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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 DSC01466 (16721269742)

India DSC01466 (16721269742)

India DSC01463 (16102403403)

India DSC01463 (16102403403)

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

Moksha captures the diversity of religious rituals across India

Moksha captures the diversity of religious rituals across India

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

Votive Plaque

Votive Plaque

Votive Plaque

Monumental Bodhisattva Head

Monumental Bodhisattva Head

Intaglio Ring with Two Figures

Intaglio Ring with Two Figures

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)

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

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

Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni

Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni

Shard

Hinged Armlet

"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 with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Seated Bodhisattva

Seated Bodhisattva

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Shard

Standing Buddha

Standing Buddha

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

Dish with Busts of a Man and Woman

Dish with Busts of a Man and Woman

Relief Panel: Presentation of a Statue

Relief Panel: Presentation of a Statue

Shard

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

The Ramaka Casket; Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by Ramaka

The Ramaka Casket; Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by Ramaka

Seated Buddha

Reliquary

Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu

Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu

Torso of a Bodhisattva

Torso of a Bodhisattva

Reliquary with Ancient Repairs

Reliquary with Ancient Repairs

Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan

Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan

Dish with Winged Eros Riding a Lion-Headed Sea Monster

Dish with Winged Eros Riding a Lion-Headed Sea Monster

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

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

Shard

Intaglio Seal with Footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada)

Intaglio Seal with Footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada)

Dish with a Mythological Couple (Perhaps Apollo and Daphne)

Dish with a Mythological Couple (Perhaps Apollo and Daphne)

Portable Shrine with the Buddha Shakyamuni Preaching his First Sermon

Portable Shrine with the Buddha Shakyamuni Preaching his First Sermon

Standing Bodhisattva, probably Maitryeya (Buddha of the Future)

Standing Bodhisattva, probably Maitryeya (Buddha of the Future)

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

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

Shard

Procession of Five Figures

Procession of Five Figures

Shard

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

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

Tara

Shard

Shard

Shard

Shard

Shard

Enthroned Buddha Granting Boons

Enthroned Buddha Granting Boons

Box Lid with a Bull

Box Lid with a Bull

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)

Head of the Fasting Siddhartha

Head of the Fasting Siddhartha

Shard

Shard

Fragment of a Vessel with a Dionysian Scene

Fragment of a Vessel with a Dionysian Scene

Seal with an Ox

Seal with an Ox

Garland Holder with a Winged Celestial

Garland Holder with a Winged Celestial

Vajrapani Attends the Buddha at His First Sermon

Vajrapani Attends the Buddha at His First Sermon

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Dish with Apollo and Daphne

Dish with Apollo and Daphne

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Mold for a Buddha's Head

Mold for a Buddha's Head

Shard

Reliquary

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Dish with Eros on a Swan

Dish with Eros on a Swan

Reliquary

Shard

Standing Buddha with Radiate Combined Halo

Standing Buddha with Radiate Combined Halo

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Shard

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

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

Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)

Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)

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

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

Vairochana, the Transcendent Buddha of the Center

Vairochana, the Transcendent Buddha of the Center

Standing Female Deity

Standing Female Deity

Shard

"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))

Shard

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

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

Mirror Handle with a Woman Holding a Mirror

Mirror Handle with a Woman Holding a Mirror

Seated Mother Goddess

Seated Mother Goddess

Buddha

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

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

The Gift of Anathapindada

The Gift of Anathapindada

Meditating Buddha Attended by Two Bodhisattvas

Meditating Buddha Attended by Two Bodhisattvas

Shard

Head of a Bodhisattva

Head of a Bodhisattva

Shard

Standing Bodhisattva

Standing Bodhisattva

Ritual Incense Burner

Ritual Incense Burner

Shard

Two Standing Women

Two Standing Women

Mirror Handle: Standing Woman

Mirror Handle: Standing Woman

Two Rondels with Heads

Two Rondels with Heads

Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)

Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)

Vajradharma Lokeshvara

Vajradharma Lokeshvara

Shard

Dish with Marine Creature and Couple

Dish with Marine Creature and Couple

Bust of a Bodhisattva Shakyamuni

Bust of a Bodhisattva Shakyamuni

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

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

Shard

Shard: Shoulder of Vessel with Ornament of Mastif

Shard: Shoulder of Vessel with Ornament of Mastif

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya

Shard: Torso with Flower

Shard: Torso with Flower

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

Tile

Head of a Buddha

Head of a Buddha

Cup with Painted Decoration

Cup with Painted Decoration

Shard: Neckpiece with Birds

Shard: Neckpiece with Birds

Door Guardian (Dvarapala)

Door Guardian (Dvarapala)

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard

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

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

"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)

"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

Head of Buddha

Lug

Head of a Bearded Male Figure

Head of a Bearded Male Figure

"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: Shoulder of Offerer with Crosshatching

Shard: Shoulder of Offerer with Crosshatching

Shard: Floral Meander

Shard: Floral Meander

Panel with Marine Deity

Panel with Marine Deity

Meditating Buddha

Meditating Buddha

Head of Vaitunkta Vishnu

Head of Vaitunkta Vishnu

Shard: Lotus Flower (Partial with Costume Fragment?)

Shard: Lotus Flower (Partial with Costume Fragment?)

Dish

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Antelope

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Antelope

Monumental Head of Buddha

Monumental Head of Buddha

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Shard

Head of a Female Figure

Head of a Female Figure

Dish with Five Sections

Dish with Five Sections

Frieze with Two Seated Buddhas

Frieze with Two Seated Buddhas

Head of Buddha

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

Four-Armed Ganesha Seated on Two Lions

Four-Armed Ganesha Seated on Two Lions

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Carpet Fragment

Carpet Fragment

Writing Box

Shard: Neckpiece with Figure Looking Back

Shard: Neckpiece with Figure Looking Back

Gaming Die

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Head of a Male

"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))

Bookbinding

Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms

Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms

Head of a Bearded Brahman

Head of a Bearded Brahman

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Offerer

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Offerer

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Shard: Lower Face and Torso of Chubby Offerer

Shard: Lower Face and Torso of Chubby Offerer

Buddha and Worshippers

Buddha and Worshippers

Lid with Seated Male Figure

Lid with Seated Male Figure

Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design

Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design

Shard: Shoulder of Vessel with Offerer

Shard: Shoulder of Vessel with Offerer

Head of Addorsed Maheshvara

Head of Addorsed Maheshvara

Goddess

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Seated Mother Goddess

Seated Mother Goddess

Textile Fragment

Textile Fragment

Shard: Bird

Shard: Lower Part of Torso with Kushan Dress

Shard: Lower Part of Torso with Kushan Dress

Shard: Head of Figure

Shard: Head of Figure

Dish with a Sea Monster and Marine Deity

Dish with a Sea Monster and Marine Deity

Garland Holder (Possibly a Figure of Dionysos)

Garland Holder (Possibly a Figure of Dionysos)

Dish with Three Bowl-Shaped Receptacles

Dish with Three Bowl-Shaped Receptacles

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

Goddess

Fragment of a Bowl

Fragment of a Bowl

Shard: Encrusted Neckpiece with Head and Hand

Shard: Encrusted Neckpiece with Head and Hand

Bust of a Bodhisattva, possibly Maitreya

Bust of a Bodhisattva, possibly Maitreya

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Dish with Ram

Shard

Seated Bodhisattva, Possibly Padmapani

Seated Bodhisattva, Possibly Padmapani

Lower Section of a Box

Lower Section of a Box

Shard: Forepaws of Spotted Carnivore

Shard: Forepaws of Spotted Carnivore

Fragments of a Carpet

Fragments of a Carpet

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

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

Fragment of Sari

Fragment of Sari

Ascetic Youth

Karttikeya, the God of War

Karttikeya, the God of War

Shard: Torso of Offerer

Shard: Torso of Offerer

Head of a Bodhisattva

Head of a Bodhisattva

Shard: Face of Offerer

Shard: Face of Offerer

Tiny Container With a Lid

Tiny Container With a Lid

The Alms Gift of Dust

The Alms Gift of Dust

Akshobhya, the Transcendent Buddha of the East

Akshobhya, the Transcendent Buddha of the East

Fragment of a Vase

Fragment of a Vase

Lid of a Relic Casket

Lid of a Relic Casket

Shard: Forepaws of Carnivore

Shard: Forepaws of Carnivore

Shard: Head of Offerer with Plant

Shard: Head of Offerer with Plant

Shard: Head of Offerer

Shard: Head of Offerer

Jewelry Mold With Two Figures

Jewelry Mold With Two Figures

Reliquary

Shard

Dish with Musicians

Dish with Musicians

Shard

Kneeling Bodhisattva

Kneeling Bodhisattva

Shard

Shard

Fragment of a Box Lid

Fragment of a Box Lid

Tile

Head of Buddha

"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)

Head of Shiva

Shard: Head of Offerer

Shard: Head of Offerer

Pair of Lions with Attendant

Pair of Lions with Attendant

Tunic

Fragment of a Mother Goddess

Fragment of a Mother Goddess

Shard: Bird

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Shard: Bird

Incense Burner in Three Parts

Incense Burner in Three Parts

Bowl Decorated with a Procession of Women

Bowl Decorated with a Procession of Women

Repaired Shard

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Seated Buddha

Fragment of a Box Lid

Fragment of a Box Lid

Coin of Vasudeva

Coin of Vasudeva

Enthroned Buddha Finial

Enthroned Buddha Finial

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