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Gem Fletcher and Ken Hermann shoot death-defying Indian tradition The Well of Death

Gem Fletcher and Ken Hermann shoot death-defying Indian tradition The Well of Death

Exhibition Design: Plaid transform The British Library into Mughal India

Exhibition Design: Plaid transform The British Library into Mughal India

Photographer Anu Kumar on reconnecting with her Indian heritage, failing exams and recipes for weddings

Photographer Anu Kumar on reconnecting with her Indian heritage, failing exams and recipes for weddings

Short film studies self expression via fashion and cross-dressing in Pakistan

Short film studies self expression via fashion and cross-dressing in Pakistan

Mahesh Shantaram presents a look beneath the glossy veneer of Indian weddings

Mahesh Shantaram presents a look beneath the glossy veneer of Indian weddings

The View From Mumbai: the Indian photographers taking back control through self-publishing

The View From Mumbai: the Indian photographers taking back control through self-publishing

Dishoom collaborates with illustrator Manjit Thapp on T-shirts memorialising iconic Indian women

Dishoom collaborates with illustrator Manjit Thapp on T-shirts memorialising iconic Indian women

India DSC01465 (16102398513)

India DSC01465 (16102398513)

India DSC01463 (16102403403)

India DSC01463 (16102403403)

India DSC01466 (16721269742)

India DSC01466 (16721269742)

From Seoul to Chennai, London and back to Seoul again: Joonho Ko explains how travel has aided his illustrative practice

From Seoul to Chennai, London and back to Seoul again: Joonho Ko explains how travel has aided his illustrative practice

Khichdi (Kitchari) brings together 846 photographs of India, and its people, taken over ten years

Khichdi (Kitchari) brings together 846 photographs of India, and its people, taken over ten years

Moksha captures the diversity of religious rituals across India

Moksha captures the diversity of religious rituals across India

Votive Plaque

Votive Plaque

Votive Plaque

Intaglio Ring with Two Figures

Intaglio Ring with Two Figures

Ritual Incense Burner

Ritual Incense Burner

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collection)

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collection)

Meditating Buddha Attended by Two Bodhisattvas

Meditating Buddha Attended by Two Bodhisattvas

Hinged Armlet

Fragment of a Vessel with a Dionysian Scene

Fragment of a Vessel with a Dionysian Scene

Plaque in the Form of a Standing Female Figure

Plaque in the Form of a Standing Female Figure

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collection)

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collection)

Shard

Shard

Shard

Shard

Shard

Dish with the Drunken Hercules Supported by Two Women and Flanked by a Lion

Dish with the Drunken Hercules Supported by Two Women and Flanked by a Lion

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collection)

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collection)

Vairochana, the Transcendent Buddha of the Center

Vairochana, the Transcendent Buddha of the Center

Dish with Busts of a Man and Woman

Dish with Busts of a Man and Woman

Shard

Disk Stone with a Four-Part Design of Palmettes and Branches

Disk Stone with a Four-Part Design of Palmettes and Branches

Buddha

Dish with Winged Eros Riding a Lion-Headed Sea Monster

Dish with Winged Eros Riding a Lion-Headed Sea Monster

The Dream of Queen Maya (the Buddha's Conception)

The Dream of Queen Maya (the Buddha's Conception)

Shard

Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan

Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan

Shard

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collection)

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collection)

Shard

Relief Panel: Presentation of a Statue

Relief Panel: Presentation of a Statue

Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu

Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu

Reliquary

Standing Buddha with Radiate Combined Halo

Standing Buddha with Radiate Combined Halo

Tara

Dish with a Mythological Couple (Perhaps Apollo and Daphne)

Dish with a Mythological Couple (Perhaps Apollo and Daphne)

Vajradharma Lokeshvara

Vajradharma Lokeshvara

Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni

Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni

Shard

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collection)

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collection)

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collction)

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collction)

Shard

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Shard

Monumental Bodhisattva Head

Monumental Bodhisattva Head

Standing Bodhisattva, probably Maitryeya (Buddha of the Future)

Standing Bodhisattva, probably Maitryeya (Buddha of the Future)

Procession of Five Figures

Procession of Five Figures

Two Standing Women

Two Standing Women

"Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna))

"Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna))

Shard

Garland Holder with a Winged Celestial

Garland Holder with a Winged Celestial

Shard

Seal with an Ox

Seal with an Ox

Dipankara Jataka (The Story of the Ascetic Megha and the Buddha Dipankara)

Dipankara Jataka (The Story of the Ascetic Megha and the Buddha Dipankara)

Seated Bodhisattva

Seated Bodhisattva

Head of the Fasting Siddhartha

Head of the Fasting Siddhartha

Bust of a Bodhisattva Shakyamuni

Bust of a Bodhisattva Shakyamuni

Mirror Handle: Standing Woman

Mirror Handle: Standing Woman

Shard

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Standing Bodhisattva

Standing Bodhisattva

Box Lid with a Bull

Box Lid with a Bull

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Shard

Seated Buddha

Torso of a Bodhisattva

Torso of a Bodhisattva

Head of a Bodhisattva

Head of a Bodhisattva

Shard

Portable Shrine with the Buddha Shakyamuni Preaching his First Sermon

Portable Shrine with the Buddha Shakyamuni Preaching his First Sermon

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)

Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)

Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)

Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)

"Krishna and Balarma Fighting the Enemy", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna))

"Krishna and Balarma Fighting the Enemy", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna))

Wrestler's Weight with Hercules and the Nemean Lion; Wrestling Scene (reverse)

Wrestler's Weight with Hercules and the Nemean Lion; Wrestling Scene (reverse)

Standing Female Deity

Standing Female Deity

Intaglio Seal with Footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada)

Intaglio Seal with Footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada)

Shard

The Gift of Anathapindada

The Gift of Anathapindada

The Ramaka Casket; Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by Ramaka

The Ramaka Casket; Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by Ramaka

Shard

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Seated Mother Goddess

Seated Mother Goddess

Two Rondels with Heads

Two Rondels with Heads

Dish with Eros on a Swan

Dish with Eros on a Swan

Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Dish with Marine Creature and Couple

Dish with Marine Creature and Couple

Standing Buddha

Standing Buddha

Vajrapani Attends the Buddha at His First Sermon

Vajrapani Attends the Buddha at His First Sermon

Enthroned Buddha Granting Boons

Enthroned Buddha Granting Boons

Mold for a Buddha's Head

Mold for a Buddha's Head

Reliquary

Dish with Apollo and Daphne

Dish with Apollo and Daphne

Shard

Reliquary with Ancient Repairs

Reliquary with Ancient Repairs

Shard

Shard

Shard

Reliquary

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collection)

Plaque in the Form of a Female Figure (Study Collection)

Mirror Handle with a Woman Holding a Mirror

Mirror Handle with a Woman Holding a Mirror

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya

Shard: Torso with Flower

Shard: Torso with Flower

Head of a Buddha

Head of a Buddha

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

Shard: Neckpiece with Birds

Shard: Neckpiece with Birds

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Tile

Shard: Shoulder of Offerer with Crosshatching

Shard: Shoulder of Offerer with Crosshatching

Cup with Painted Decoration

Cup with Painted Decoration

Fragment of a Box Lid

Fragment of a Box Lid

Door Guardian (Dvarapala)

Door Guardian (Dvarapala)

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Lug

Shard

"Akbar Hunting", Folio from an Akbarnama (History of Akbar)

"Akbar Hunting", Folio from an Akbarnama (History of Akbar)

"Balarama and Krishna Fighting the Enemy", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna))

"Balarama and Krishna Fighting the Enemy", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna))

Shard

"Tumanba Khan, His Wife, and His Nine Sons", Folio from a Chingiznama (Book of Genghis Khan)

"Tumanba Khan, His Wife, and His Nine Sons", Folio from a Chingiznama (Book of Genghis Khan)

Fragment of a Box Lid

Fragment of a Box Lid

Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms

Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms

"A Bathhouse Keeper is Consumed by Passion for his Beloved", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi

"A Bathhouse Keeper is Consumed by Passion for his Beloved", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi

Monumental Head of Buddha

Monumental Head of Buddha

Head of Buddha

Jewelry Mold With Two Figures

Jewelry Mold With Two Figures

Ascetic Youth

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Dish

Shard: Lotus Flower (Partial with Costume Fragment?)

Shard: Lotus Flower (Partial with Costume Fragment?)

Head of Buddha

Head of Vaitunkta Vishnu

Head of Vaitunkta Vishnu

Shard: Floral Meander

Shard: Floral Meander

Meditating Buddha

Meditating Buddha

Panel with Marine Deity

Panel with Marine Deity

Karttikeya, the God of War

Karttikeya, the God of War

Akshobhya, the Transcendent Buddha of the East

Akshobhya, the Transcendent Buddha of the East

Four-Armed Ganesha Seated on Two Lions

Four-Armed Ganesha Seated on Two Lions

Seated Bodhisattva with Combined Halo and Mandorla

Seated Bodhisattva with Combined Halo and Mandorla

Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet

Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet

Writing Box

Shard: Neckpiece with Figure Looking Back

Shard: Neckpiece with Figure Looking Back

Fragment of a Vase

Fragment of a Vase

Dish with Five Sections

Dish with Five Sections

Reliquary

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard

Head of a Bearded Brahman

Head of a Bearded Brahman

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Antelope

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Antelope

Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design

Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design

Dish with Musicians

Dish with Musicians

Bookbinding

Gaming Die

Shard: Lower Face and Torso of Chubby Offerer

Shard: Lower Face and Torso of Chubby Offerer

Buddha and Worshippers

Buddha and Worshippers

Head of Addorsed Maheshvara

Head of Addorsed Maheshvara

Goddess

Textile Fragment

Textile Fragment

Goddess

Shard: Shoulder of Vessel with Offerer

Shard: Shoulder of Vessel with Offerer

Palette with Seven Hemispherical Compartments

Palette with Seven Hemispherical Compartments

Earring(?) with the Head of a Male Figure

Earring(?) with the Head of a Male Figure

Fragment of a Box Lid

Fragment of a Box Lid

Seated Mother Goddess

Seated Mother Goddess

Shard: Bird

Fragment of a Bowl

Fragment of a Bowl

Dish with a Sea Monster and Marine Deity

Dish with a Sea Monster and Marine Deity

Shard: Lower Part of Torso with Kushan Dress

Shard: Lower Part of Torso with Kushan Dress

Shard: Head of Figure

Shard: Head of Figure

Garland Holder (Possibly a Figure of Dionysos)

Garland Holder (Possibly a Figure of Dionysos)

Lower Section of a Box

Lower Section of a Box

Lid with Seated Male Figure

Lid with Seated Male Figure

Shard: Encrusted Neckpiece with Head and Hand

Shard: Encrusted Neckpiece with Head and Hand

Fragments of a Carpet

Fragments of a Carpet

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Bust of a Bodhisattva, possibly Maitreya

Bust of a Bodhisattva, possibly Maitreya

Repaired Shard

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Lid of a Relic Casket

Lid of a Relic Casket

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Offerer

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Offerer

Seated Buddha

Shard: Head of Offerer with Plant

Shard: Head of Offerer with Plant

"Sultan Bayazid before Timur", Folio from an Akbarnama (History of Akbar)

"Sultan Bayazid before Timur", Folio from an Akbarnama (History of Akbar)

Seated Bodhisattva, Possibly Padmapani

Seated Bodhisattva, Possibly Padmapani

Shard

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Shard: Face of Offerer

Shard: Face of Offerer

Shard: Forepaws of Spotted Carnivore

Shard: Forepaws of Spotted Carnivore

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Shard: Torso of Offerer

Shard: Torso of Offerer

"King Sal Visits Kala Yavana", Folio from a Harivamsa (Legend of Hari (Krishna))

"King Sal Visits Kala Yavana", Folio from a Harivamsa (Legend of Hari (Krishna))

Dish with Ram

The Alms Gift of Dust

The Alms Gift of Dust

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Head of a Bodhisattva

Head of a Bodhisattva

Frieze with Two Seated Buddhas

Frieze with Two Seated Buddhas

Shard

Kneeling Bodhisattva

Kneeling Bodhisattva

Head of a Female Figure

Head of a Female Figure

Shard: Forepaws of Carnivore

Shard: Forepaws of Carnivore

Carpet Fragment

Carpet Fragment

Shard

Shard: Head of Offerer

Shard: Head of Offerer

Shard: Head of Offerer

Shard: Head of Offerer

Fragment of Sari

Fragment of Sari

Pair of Lions with Attendant

Pair of Lions with Attendant

Tunic

Dish with Three Bowl-Shaped Receptacles

Dish with Three Bowl-Shaped Receptacles

Birth of the Buddha Shakyamuni

Birth of the Buddha Shakyamuni

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

"Meeting between Babur and Sultan 'Ali Mirza near Samarqand", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur)

"Meeting between Babur and Sultan 'Ali Mirza near Samarqand", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur)

Tiny Container With a Lid

Tiny Container With a Lid

Head of a Bearded Male Figure

Head of a Bearded Male Figure

Shard: Bird

Tile

Head of Shiva

Plaque with a Figure Standing in a Doorway

Plaque with a Figure Standing in a Doorway

Bowl Decorated with a Procession of Women

Bowl Decorated with a Procession of Women

Enthroned Buddha Finial

Enthroned Buddha Finial

Coin of Huvishka

Coin of Huvishka

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Fragment of a Mother Goddess

Fragment of a Mother Goddess

Shard: Bird

Coin of Vasudeva

Coin of Vasudeva

Reliquary Box With a Lid

Reliquary Box With a Lid

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