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▶Middle East113,327

All of Middle East Persian / Iranian8,855 Ancient Mesopotamian1,114 Syrian771 Assyrian / Syriac653 Iraqi518 Jewish & Israeli322 Turkish / Ottoman288 Islamic world (pan-regional)239 Arab (pan-Arab)177 Saudi Arabian128 Palestinian113 Armenian49 Yemeni21 Lebanese20 Kurdish15 Omani14 Emirati13 Qatari9 Jordanian5 Kuwaiti2 Bahraini1

▶North Africa15,170

All of North Africa Egyptian4,888 Moroccan168 Algerian48 Tunisian47 Sudanese11 Amazigh (Berber)7 Libyan1

▶Caucasus & Central Asia388

All of Caucasus & Central Asia Uzbek161 Afghan155 Azerbaijani59 Turkmen5 Georgian (Caucasus)3 Kazakh2 Tajik2 Kyrgyz1

▶South Asia2980

All of South Asia Indian582 Pakistani318 Bangladeshi40 Tibetan20 Nepali8 Sri Lankan7 Bhutanese5

▶East Asia4,095

All of East Asia Chinese1,652 Japanese1,502 Korean414 Taiwanese333 Hong Kong182 Mongolian12

▶Southeast Asia2,726

All of Southeast Asia Filipino1,074 Indonesian682 Thai379 Vietnamese194 Singaporean161 Cambodian / Khmer133 Malaysian95 Burmese5 Lao3

▶Western Europe5,843

All of Western Europe British2,578 French2,066 Dutch628 Belgian383 Irish188

▶Central Europe3,453

All of Central Europe German1,374 Czech580 Swiss558 Polish336 Hungarian296 Austrian243 Slovak66

▶Northern Europe712

All of Northern Europe Baltic (Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian)249 Danish118 Swedish107 Finnish105 Norwegian84 Icelandic31 Norse / Viking16 Sámi2

▶Southern Europe2,089

All of Southern Europe Italian1,150 Spanish404 Greek244 Portuguese193 Catalan66 Maltese22 Cypriot7 Basque3

▶Eastern Europe & Russia1,546

All of Eastern Europe & Russia Russian402 Romanian402 Soviet319 Serbian174 Ukrainian92 Croatian75 Belarusian35 Bulgarian17 Yugoslav12 Albanian9 Slovenian6 Bosnian2 Macedonian1

▶Sub-Saharan Africa927

All of Sub-Saharan Africa Nigerian308 African (pan-regional)159 Malian97 South African90 Ghanaian58 Eritrean58 Congolese57 Senegalese33 Ethiopian31 Cameroonian13 Kenyan10 Ugandan5 Zimbabwean3 Somali2 Tanzanian2 Ivorian1

▶Latin America & Caribbean13,846

All of Latin America & Caribbean Argentine743 Mexican634 Peruvian533 Brazilian392 Cuban391 Colombian357 Ecuadorian167 Chilean160 Uruguayan129 Guatemalan109 Jamaican59 Puerto Rican59 Bolivian57 Pre-Columbian31 Venezuelan17 Haitian8

▶North America6,399

All of North America American (US)4,811 Canadian1,570 Indigenous North American12 African American6

▶Oceania781

All of Oceania Australian387 New Zealand358 Pacific Islander36

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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

New identity from design studio Alphabetical centres around Mayan patterns

New identity from design studio Alphabetical centres around Mayan patterns

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

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

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

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 DSC01463 (16102403403)

India DSC01463 (16102403403)

India DSC01466 (16721269742)

India DSC01466 (16721269742)

India DSC01465 (16102398513)

India DSC01465 (16102398513)

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

Miniature tabard

Miniature tabard

Female figurine

Female figurine

Miniature female effigy

Miniature female effigy

Tupu (pin)

Male Figurine

Tupu

Tupu (pin)

Female figurine

Female figurine

Miniature male effigy

Miniature male effigy

Mace Head

Miniature camelid effigy

Miniature camelid effigy

Kero

Female Figurine

Female Figurine

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi)

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi)

Paccha

Panel with Birds

Panel with Birds

Knife

Pulidor

Pendant (?)

Awl punch

Ritual Spoon

Celt

Ritual Spoon

Ritual Spoon

Ritual Spoon

Votive Plaque

Votive Plaque

Votive Plaque

Shard

Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Shard

Portable Shrine with the Buddha Shakyamuni Preaching his First Sermon

Portable Shrine with the Buddha Shakyamuni Preaching his First Sermon

Standing Bodhisattva

Standing Bodhisattva

Reliquary with Ancient Repairs

Reliquary with Ancient Repairs

Shard

Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan

Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan

Reliquary

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

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

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

Vajradharma Lokeshvara

Vajradharma Lokeshvara

Meditating Buddha Attended by Two Bodhisattvas

Meditating Buddha Attended by Two Bodhisattvas

Procession of Five Figures

Procession of Five Figures

Intaglio Seal with Footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada)

Intaglio Seal with Footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada)

Ritual Incense Burner

Ritual Incense Burner

Fragment of a Vessel with a Dionysian Scene

Fragment of a Vessel with a Dionysian Scene

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Plaque in the Form of a Standing Female Figure

Plaque in the Form of a Standing Female Figure

Reliquary

Head of the Fasting Siddhartha

Head of the Fasting Siddhartha

Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu

Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

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

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

Dish with Winged Eros Riding a Lion-Headed Sea Monster

Dish with Winged Eros Riding a Lion-Headed Sea Monster

Relief Panel: Presentation of a Statue

Relief Panel: Presentation of a Statue

Dish with Eros on a Swan

Dish with Eros on a Swan

Standing Female Deity

Standing Female Deity

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

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

Vajrapani Attends the Buddha at His First Sermon

Vajrapani Attends the Buddha at His First Sermon

Dish with a Mythological Couple (Perhaps Apollo and Daphne)

Dish with a Mythological Couple (Perhaps Apollo and Daphne)

Shard

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

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

"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))

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

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

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

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

Mirror Handle: Standing Woman

Mirror Handle: Standing Woman

Shard

Mold for a Buddha's Head

Mold for a Buddha's Head

Box Lid with a Bull

Box Lid with a Bull

Dish with Apollo and Daphne

Dish with Apollo and Daphne

Reliquary

Intaglio Ring with Two Figures

Intaglio Ring with Two Figures

Shard

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)

Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)

Torso of a Bodhisattva

Torso of a Bodhisattva

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 Buddha

Standing Buddha

Head of a Bodhisattva

Head of a Bodhisattva

Vairochana, the Transcendent Buddha of the Center

Vairochana, the Transcendent Buddha of the Center

Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni

Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni

Shard

Seated Buddha

Shard

Shard

Shard

Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)

Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)

Garland Holder with a Winged Celestial

Garland Holder with a Winged Celestial

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

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

Shard

Seal with an Ox

Seal with an Ox

The Ramaka Casket; Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by Ramaka

The Ramaka Casket; Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by Ramaka

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Two Standing Women

Two Standing Women

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

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

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Standing Bodhisattva, probably Maitryeya (Buddha of the Future)

Standing Bodhisattva, probably Maitryeya (Buddha of the Future)

Shard

Shard

Shard

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

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

Shard

Seated Bodhisattva

Seated Bodhisattva

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

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

Shard

Mirror Handle with a Woman Holding a Mirror

Mirror Handle with a Woman Holding a Mirror

Shard

Shard

Dish with Marine Creature and Couple

Dish with Marine Creature and Couple

Shard

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Seated Mother Goddess

Seated Mother Goddess

The Gift of Anathapindada

The Gift of Anathapindada

Tara

Hinged Armlet

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Monumental Bodhisattva Head

Monumental Bodhisattva Head

Bust of a Bodhisattva Shakyamuni

Bust of a Bodhisattva Shakyamuni

Standing Buddha with Radiate Combined Halo

Standing Buddha with Radiate Combined Halo

Enthroned Buddha Granting Boons

Enthroned Buddha Granting Boons

Shard

Shard

Dish with Busts of a Man and Woman

Dish with Busts of a Man and Woman

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Buddha

Shard

Two Rondels with Heads

Two Rondels with Heads

"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

Fragment of a Box Lid

Fragment of a Box Lid

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Head of Vaitunkta Vishnu

Head of Vaitunkta Vishnu

Shard: Neckpiece with Birds

Shard: Neckpiece with Birds

Shard: Floral Meander

Shard: Floral Meander

Head of a Bearded Male Figure

Head of a Bearded Male Figure

Dish with Five Sections

Dish with Five Sections

Mold and Impression for an Adorning Figure

Mold and Impression for an Adorning Figure

Shard: Neckpiece with Figure Looking Back

Shard: Neckpiece with Figure Looking Back

Shard

Fragment of a Box

Fragment of a Box

Dish

Shard: Lotus Flower (Partial with Costume Fragment?)

Shard: Lotus Flower (Partial with Costume Fragment?)

"Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur)

"Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur)

Tile

Shard

Frieze with Two Seated Buddhas

Frieze with Two Seated Buddhas

Seated Worshipper

Seated Worshipper

"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

Ascetic Youth

Palette with Seven Hemispherical Compartments

Palette with Seven Hemispherical Compartments

Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet

Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet

Jewelry Mold With Two Figures

Jewelry Mold With Two Figures

Shard: Face of Offerer

Shard: Face of Offerer

Lid with Seated Male Figure

Lid with Seated Male Figure

Shard: Shoulder of Vessel with Offerer

Shard: Shoulder of Vessel with Offerer

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Goddess

Head of a Buddha

Head of a Buddha

Head of a Male

Head of a Bodhisattva

Head of a Bodhisattva

Karttikeya, the God of War

Karttikeya, the God of War

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

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

Dish with Ram

Fragment of a Bowl

Fragment of a Bowl

Head of Buddha

Shard: Forepaws of Carnivore

Shard: Forepaws of Carnivore

Shard

Shard

Head of a Bearded Brahman

Head of a Bearded Brahman

Repaired Shard

Meditating Buddha

Meditating Buddha

Plaque with a Figure Standing in a Doorway

Plaque with a Figure Standing in a Doorway

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Head of Addorsed Maheshvara

Head of Addorsed Maheshvara

Dish with a Sea Monster and Marine Deity

Dish with a Sea Monster and Marine Deity

Bookbinding

Seated Bodhisattva, Possibly Padmapani

Seated Bodhisattva, Possibly Padmapani

Bust of a Bodhisattva, possibly Maitreya

Bust of a Bodhisattva, possibly Maitreya

Shard: Torso with Flower

Shard: Torso with Flower

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design

Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design

Textile Fragment

Textile Fragment

Seated Mother Goddess

Seated Mother Goddess

Shard: Bird

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Standing Buddha

Standing Buddha

Shard: Head of Figure

Shard: Head of Figure

Shard

Earring(?) with the Head of a Male Figure

Earring(?) with the Head of a Male Figure

Akshobhya, the Transcendent Buddha of the East

Akshobhya, the Transcendent Buddha of the East

Shard: Lower Part of Torso with Kushan Dress

Shard: Lower Part of Torso with Kushan Dress

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Goddess

Fragment of a Box Lid

Fragment of a Box Lid

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Offerer

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Offerer

Shard: Forepaws of Spotted Carnivore

Shard: Forepaws of Spotted Carnivore

Shard: Torso of Offerer

Shard: Torso of Offerer

Shard

Carpet Fragment

Carpet Fragment

Lower Section of a Box

Lower Section of a Box

Fragment of Sari

Fragment of Sari

Enthroned Buddha Finial

Enthroned Buddha Finial

Fragment of a Vase

Fragment of a Vase

Head of a Female Figure

Head of a Female Figure

Writing Box

Garland Holder (Possibly a Figure of Dionysos)

Garland Holder (Possibly a Figure of Dionysos)

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Lid of a Relic Casket

Lid of a Relic Casket

Shard: Head of Offerer

Shard: Head of Offerer

Shard: Head of Offerer with Plant

Shard: Head of Offerer with Plant

Reliquary

Dish with Musicians

Dish with Musicians

Shard

Stair Riser: Dionysian Scene with Musicians and Dancers

Stair Riser: Dionysian Scene with Musicians and Dancers

Incense Burner in Three Parts

Incense Burner in Three Parts

Monumental Head of Buddha

Monumental Head of Buddha

"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)

Dish with Three Bowl-Shaped Receptacles

Dish with Three Bowl-Shaped Receptacles

Mirror Handle

Kneeling Bodhisattva

Kneeling Bodhisattva

Coin of Vasudeva

Coin of Vasudeva

Tunic

Fragment of a Mother Goddess

Fragment of a Mother Goddess

Shard: Bird

Shard: Head of Offerer

Shard: Head of Offerer

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Shard: Offerer with Flower

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