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Amorous Couple (Mithuna) with Parrot
Amorous Couple (Mithuna) with Parrot
West Bengal · South Asian · -100–-1 · Molded terracotta with red slip
Toy Cart with Grimacing Potbellied Dwarf (Yaksha)
Toy Cart with Grimacing Potbellied Dwarf (Yaksha)
West Bengal · South Asian · -100–-1 · Terracotta with red slip
Toy Cart with Elephant
Toy Cart with Elephant
West Bengal · South Asian · -100–101 · Terracotta with red slip
Yakshi
Yakshi
Mathura · South Asian · 99–199 · Red sandstone
Goddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasuramardini)
Goddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasuramardini)
Mathura · South Asian · 101–200 · Molded terracotta
Buddha Calling the Earth to Witness (Bhumisparshamudra)
Buddha Calling the Earth to Witness (Bhumisparshamudra)
Eastern India · South Asian · 701–1000 · Bronze
God Brahma
God Brahma
Bihar · South Asian · 800–900 · Basalt
Goddess Hariti Seated Holding a Child
Goddess Hariti Seated Holding a Child
Bihar · South Asian · 901–1100 · Black stone
God Vishnu with Lakshmi and Sarasvati
God Vishnu with Lakshmi and Sarasvati
Bengal · South Asian · 901–1100 · Bronze
Eight Great Events from the Life of the Buddha
Eight Great Events from the Life of the Buddha
Bihar · South Asian · 901–1000 · Phyllite
Stele with Episode from the Life of the Buddha (Monkey Offers Honey to the Buddha)
Stele with Episode from the Life of the Buddha (Monkey Offers Honey to the Buddha)
Bihar · South Asian · 901–1000 · Black chlorite
Buddha Giving the First Sermon (Dharmachakrapravartanamudra)
Buddha Giving the First Sermon (Dharmachakrapravartanamudra)
Bihar · South Asian · 995–1005 · Black stone
Bodhisattva Simhanada Lokeshvara
Bodhisattva Simhanada Lokeshvara
Bihar · South Asian · 1001–1100 · Basalt
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
Eastern India · South Asian · 1001–1200 · Bronze
Altarpiece with the First Jaina Tirthankara Rishabhanatha Surrounded by Twenty-Three Other Tirthankaras
Altarpiece with the First Jaina Tirthankara Rishabhanatha Surrounded by Twenty-Three Other Tirthankaras
India · South Asian · 1089 · Brass inlaid with copper and silver
Shadakshari Mahavidya
Shadakshari Mahavidya
Bihar · 1099–1199 · Gilt bronze with silver and copper inlay
Guhyasamaja Manjuvajra, an Esoteric Form of Bodhisattva Manjushri
Guhyasamaja Manjuvajra, an Esoteric Form of Bodhisattva Manjushri
Bihar · Himalayan · 1100–1199 · Brass with silver
Four-Armed Sarasvati, Goddess of Learning, Seated in Lotus Position (Padmasana)
Four-Armed Sarasvati, Goddess of Learning, Seated in Lotus Position (Padmasana)
Karnataka · South Asian · 1201–1300 · Chlorite phyllite
God Shiva Seated with His Consort Parvati
God Shiva Seated with His Consort Parvati
Kerala · South Asian · 1301–1400 · Bronze
Queen Trishala Gives Birth to Mahavira, from a copy of the Kalpasutra
Queen Trishala Gives Birth to Mahavira, from a copy of the Kalpasutra
India · South Asian · 1475–1495 · Opaque watercolor
Mahavira Gives Away his Possessions, from a copy of the Kalpasutra
Mahavira Gives Away his Possessions, from a copy of the Kalpasutra
India · South Asian · 1480–1490 · Opaque watercolor
Altarpiece with Twenty-Second Jaina Tirthankara Neminatha Surrounded by Twenty-Three Other Tirthankaras
Altarpiece with Twenty-Second Jaina Tirthankara Neminatha Surrounded by Twenty-Three Other Tirthankaras
India · South Asian · 1498 · Brass inlaid with silver
Prince Riding in Chariot Drawn by Goats
Prince Riding in Chariot Drawn by Goats
India · 1580–1725 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Prince Riding in Chariot Drawn by Goats
Prince Riding in Chariot Drawn by Goats
India · 1580–1725 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Kichik Beg Wounded during Babur's Attack on Qalat, from a copy of the Baburnama (Book of Babur)
Kichik Beg Wounded during Babur's Attack on Qalat, from a copy of the Baburnama (Book of Babur)
India · mughal · 1585–1595 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu’l-Maali, Page from a Manuscript of the Akbarnama
The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu’l-Maali, Page from a Manuscript of the Akbarnama
India · Islamic (culture or style) · 1585–1595 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Kichik Beg Wounded during Babur's Attack on Qalat, from a copy of the Baburnama (Book of Babur)
Kichik Beg Wounded during Babur's Attack on Qalat, from a copy of the Baburnama (Book of Babur)
India · mughal · 1585–1595 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Al-Mu'tazz Sends Gifts to Abdulla ibn Abdulla, from a copy of the Tarikh-i Alfi
Al-Mu'tazz Sends Gifts to Abdulla ibn Abdulla, from a copy of the Tarikh-i Alfi
India · South Asian · 1587–1599 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Al-Mu'tazz Sends Gifts to Abdulla ibn Abdulla, from a copy of the Tarikh-i Alfi
Al-Mu'tazz Sends Gifts to Abdulla ibn Abdulla, from a copy of the Tarikh-i Alfi
India · South Asian · 1587–1599 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
European Banquet Scene (or The Marriage Feast at Cana?)
European Banquet Scene (or The Marriage Feast at Cana?)
India · 1595–1605 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
European Banquet Scene (or The Marriage Feast at Cana?)
European Banquet Scene (or The Marriage Feast at Cana?)
India · 1595–1605 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Portrait of an Artist or Scholar
Portrait of an Artist or Scholar
India · 1599–1699 · Watercolor
Portrait of an Artist or Scholar
Portrait of an Artist or Scholar
India · 1599–1699 · Watercolor
Lovers in a Zenana Garden at Night
Lovers in a Zenana Garden at Night
India · South Asian · 1600–1799 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Lovers in a Zenana Garden at Night
Lovers in a Zenana Garden at Night
India · South Asian · 1600–1799 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Portrait of a Princess
Portrait of a Princess
India · South Asian · 1601–1799 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Portrait of a Beauty
Portrait of a Beauty
India · mughal · 1601–1700 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Portrait of an Aged Courtier
Portrait of an Aged Courtier
India · South Asian · 1601–1700 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Portrait of a Ladakhi Mountain Goat
Portrait of a Ladakhi Mountain Goat
India · mughal · 1601–1625 · Opaque watercolor
Mirror Frame with Tree of Life Motif
Mirror Frame with Tree of Life Motif
India · Islamic (culture or style) · 1601–1800 · Nephrite jade
Curved Dagger (Khanjar) with Ram-Head Pommel
Curved Dagger (Khanjar) with Ram-Head Pommel
India · South Asian · 1601–1800 · Watered steel inlaid with gold and silver in the kuftgari technique
The Infant Krishna Killing the Ogress Putana
The Infant Krishna Killing the Ogress Putana
Kerala · South Asian · 1601–1700 · Wood with traces of red and blue pigments
Ceremonial Standard ('Alam)
Ceremonial Standard ('Alam)
India · South Asian · 1601–1800 · Brass with pierced and engraved decoration
Portrait of a Beauty
Portrait of a Beauty
India · mughal · 1601–1700 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Portrait of a Princess
Portrait of a Princess
India · South Asian · 1601–1799 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Arjuna Slays Karna, from a copy of the Razmnama
Arjuna Slays Karna, from a copy of the Razmnama
India · Islamic (culture or style) · 1611–1621 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Mother and Child
Mother and Child
India · 1620–1630 · Black ink with gold on paper
Prince Visiting an Ascetic during a Hunt
Prince Visiting an Ascetic during a Hunt
India · Islamic (culture or style) · 1620–1655 · Opaque watercolor
A Procession Scene with Musicians, from a copy of the Padshanama
A Procession Scene with Musicians, from a copy of the Padshanama
India · South Asian · 1625–1675 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
A Procession Scene with Musicians, from a copy of the Padshanama
A Procession Scene with Musicians, from a copy of the Padshanama
India · South Asian · 1625–1675 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Beauty Holding a Flower
Beauty Holding a Flower
India · 1640–1660 · Opaque watercolor
Beauty Holding a Flower
Beauty Holding a Flower
India · 1640–1660 · Opaque watercolor
Portrait of Prince Azam Shah
Portrait of Prince Azam Shah
India · South Asian · 1660–1675 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Album Page with a Portrait of Namdar Khan (Side A) and Calligraphic Specimens (Side B)
Album Page with a Portrait of Namdar Khan (Side A) and Calligraphic Specimens (Side B)
India · South Asian · 1667–1700 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Album Page with a Portrait of Namdar Khan (Side A) and Calligraphic Specimens (Side B)
Album Page with a Portrait of Namdar Khan (Side A) and Calligraphic Specimens (Side B)
India · South Asian · 1667–1700 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Kama Shoots a Love Arrow at Shiva, from a copy of the Song of Gauri (Gita-Gauri)
Kama Shoots a Love Arrow at Shiva, from a copy of the Song of Gauri (Gita-Gauri)
India · South Asian · 1670–1685 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Two Rajput Noblemen with a Child
Two Rajput Noblemen with a Child
India · South Asian · 1700–1800 · Ink
Dagger with Tiger-Head Pommel
Dagger with Tiger-Head Pommel
Northern India · South Asian · 1701–1900 · Steel blade; hilt of quartz (?) underlaid with red resin and inset in the kundan technique
Two Girls Performing Kathak
Two Girls Performing Kathak
India · South Asian · 1701–1800 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Lobed Lotus-Petal Bowl with Foliate Handles
Lobed Lotus-Petal Bowl with Foliate Handles
India · Islamic (culture or style) · 1701–1800 · Jade
Turban Ornament (Turra)
Turban Ornament (Turra)
India · South Asian · 1701–1900 · Gold
Dagger with Tiger-Head Pommel
Dagger with Tiger-Head Pommel
Northern India · South Asian · 1701–1900 · Steel blade; hilt of quartz (?) underlaid with red resin and inset in the kundan technique
Turban Ornament (Turra)
Turban Ornament (Turra)
India · South Asian · 1701–1900 · Gold
Hand Ornament (Hathphul) and Thumb Ring (Arsi)
Hand Ornament (Hathphul) and Thumb Ring (Arsi)
India · South Asian · 1701–1900 · Gold
Abhisarika Nayika (Heroine Running to Meet her Lover)
Abhisarika Nayika (Heroine Running to Meet her Lover)
Kota · South Asian · 1725–1775 · Opaque watercolor and gold on wove paper
Prince and Princess Hunting Blackbuck
Prince and Princess Hunting Blackbuck
Lucknow · mughal · 1725–1775 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Krishna Watches a Juggler, from a copy of the Seven Hundred Verses (Sat Sai) of Bihari
Krishna Watches a Juggler, from a copy of the Seven Hundred Verses (Sat Sai) of Bihari
India · South Asian · 1745–1795 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)
India · South Asian · 1775–1825 · Watercolor on watermarked paper
Portrait of Emperor Jahangir
Portrait of Emperor Jahangir
India · South Asian · 1795–1805 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Portrait of Emperor Jahangir
Portrait of Emperor Jahangir
India · South Asian · 1795–1805 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Fragment (Shawl Border)
Fragment (Shawl Border)
India · 1800–1825 · Wool
Long Shawl
Long Shawl
India · 1800–1815 · Wool
Pair of Bracelets with Confronting Makara Heads (Karas)
Pair of Bracelets with Confronting Makara Heads (Karas)
India · South Asian · 1801–1900 · Gold with diamonds set in the kundan technique with polychrome enamel (minakari)
Shawl
Shawl
India · 1801–1900 · Cashmere wool
Pratham Milan, Shrinathji revealing himself to Vallabhacharya on Mount Govardhan
Pratham Milan, Shrinathji revealing himself to Vallabhacharya on Mount Govardhan
India · 1801–1825 · Opaque watercolor with ink and gold on paper
Pair of Bracelets with Confronting Makara Heads (Karas)
Pair of Bracelets with Confronting Makara Heads (Karas)
India · South Asian · 1801–1900 · Gold with diamonds set in the kundan technique with polychrome enamel (minakari)
Pair of Earrings (Karanphul Jhumkas)
Pair of Earrings (Karanphul Jhumkas)
India · South Asian · 1801–1900 · Gold with diamonds
Nose Ring (Nath)
Nose Ring (Nath)
India · South Asian · 1801–1900 · Gold
Four Recruits in White Dhotis, page from the Fraser Album
Four Recruits in White Dhotis, page from the Fraser Album
India · South Asian · 1810–1820 · Opaque watercolor on paper
Shawl Border Fragment
Shawl Border Fragment
India · 1815–1820 · Wool
Maharana Bhim Singh in Procession
Maharana Bhim Singh in Procession
India · South Asian · 1815–1825 · Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Shawl Border Fragment
Shawl Border Fragment
India · 1815–1820 · Wool