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Photography: Giles Duley profiles Syrian refugees in a simple, heartbreaking way

Photography: Giles Duley profiles Syrian refugees in a simple, heartbreaking way

Graphic Design: Norwegian studio Heydays make wood look really good

Graphic Design: Norwegian studio Heydays make wood look really good

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

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

Giles Duley's unseen photos of the vulnerable victims of the war in Syria

Giles Duley's unseen photos of the vulnerable victims of the war in Syria

Photographer John Laurie explores sports culture in Uzbekistan

Photographer John Laurie explores sports culture in Uzbekistan

Bust of a Bodhisattva Shakyamuni

Bust of a Bodhisattva Shakyamuni

Seated Bodhisattva

Seated Bodhisattva

Shard

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

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

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Standing Bodhisattva

Standing Bodhisattva

Reliquary

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

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard

Shard

Dish with Busts of a Man and Woman

Dish with Busts of a Man and Woman

Shard

Head of a Bodhisattva

Head of a Bodhisattva

Seated Buddha

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Box Lid with a Bull

Box Lid with a Bull

Ritual Incense Burner

Ritual Incense Burner

Dish with a Mythological Couple (Perhaps Apollo and Daphne)

Dish with a Mythological Couple (Perhaps Apollo and Daphne)

Seated Mother Goddess

Seated Mother Goddess

Shard

Shard

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Shard

Two Standing Women

Two Standing Women

Procession of Five Figures

Procession of Five Figures

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

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

Standing Buddha

Standing Buddha

Shard

Vairochana, the Transcendent Buddha of the Center

Vairochana, the Transcendent Buddha of the Center

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Panel of a Portable Shrine

Shard

Head of the Fasting Siddhartha

Head of the Fasting Siddhartha

Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan

Garuda Vanquishing the Naga Clan

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Fragment of a Vessel with a Dionysian Scene

Fragment of a Vessel with a Dionysian Scene

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

Reliquary with Ancient Repairs

Reliquary with Ancient Repairs

Standing Bodhisattva, probably Maitryeya (Buddha of the Future)

Standing Bodhisattva, probably Maitryeya (Buddha of the Future)

Relief Panel: Presentation of a Statue

Relief Panel: Presentation of a Statue

Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)

Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)

The Ramaka Casket; Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by Ramaka

The Ramaka Casket; Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by Ramaka

Dish with Marine Creature and Couple

Dish with Marine Creature and Couple

Dish with Apollo and Daphne

Dish with Apollo and Daphne

"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))

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

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

The Gift of Anathapindada

The Gift of Anathapindada

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

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

Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni

Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni

Shard

Portable Shrine with the Buddha Shakyamuni Preaching his First Sermon

Portable Shrine with the Buddha Shakyamuni Preaching his First Sermon

Two Rondels with Heads

Two Rondels with Heads

Buddha

Garland Holder with a Winged Celestial

Garland Holder with a Winged Celestial

Shard

Shard

Shard

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Reliquary in the Shape of a Stupa

Seal with an Ox

Seal with an Ox

Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)

Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)

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)

Shard

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

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

Shard

Standing Buddha with Radiate Combined Halo

Standing Buddha with Radiate Combined Halo

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

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

Shard

Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu

Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu

Mirror Handle: Standing Woman

Mirror Handle: Standing Woman

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

Torso of a Bodhisattva

Torso of a Bodhisattva

Enthroned Buddha Granting Boons

Enthroned Buddha Granting Boons

Monumental Bodhisattva Head

Monumental Bodhisattva Head

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

Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Standing Bodisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)

Reliquary

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

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

Shard

Shard

Plaque in the Form of a Standing Female Figure

Plaque in the Form of a Standing Female Figure

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Shard

Shard

Hinged Armlet

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

Intaglio Ring with Two Figures

Intaglio Ring with Two Figures

Vajradharma Lokeshvara

Vajradharma Lokeshvara

Dish with Eros on a Swan

Dish with Eros on a Swan

Dish with Winged Eros Riding a Lion-Headed Sea Monster

Dish with Winged Eros Riding a Lion-Headed Sea Monster

Tara

Mold for a Buddha's Head

Mold for a Buddha's Head

Reliquary

Intaglio Seal with Footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada)

Intaglio Seal with Footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada)

Shard: Lower Face and Torso of Chubby Offerer

Shard: Lower Face and Torso of Chubby Offerer

Door Guardian (Dvarapala)

Door Guardian (Dvarapala)

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Tiny Container With a Lid

Tiny Container With a Lid

"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))

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

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

"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)

Shard: Face of Offerer

Shard: Face of Offerer

Seated Buddha (Study Collection)

Seated Buddha (Study Collection)

Monumental Head of Buddha

Monumental Head of Buddha

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Tunic

Reliquary

Dish with Three Bowl-Shaped Receptacles

Dish with Three Bowl-Shaped Receptacles

"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 Carpet with Niche and Flower Design

Fragment of a Carpet with Niche and Flower Design

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard: Encrusted Neckpiece with Head and Hand

Shard: Encrusted Neckpiece with Head and Hand

Gaming Die

Shard

Seated Bodhisattva with Combined Halo and Mandorla

Seated Bodhisattva with Combined Halo and Mandorla

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Antelope

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Antelope

Bookbinding

Shard

Standing Monk

Covered Reliquary

Covered Reliquary

Mold and Impression for an Adorning Figure

Mold and Impression for an Adorning Figure

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Fragment of a Box

Fragment of a Box

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Panel with Marine Deity

Panel with Marine Deity

"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)

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Enthroned Buddha Finial

Enthroned Buddha Finial

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Offerer

Shard: Neckpiece with Head of Offerer

The Death of the Buddha (Parinirvana)

The Death of the Buddha (Parinirvana)

Shard: Neckpiece with Birds

Shard: Neckpiece with Birds

Mirror Handle

Shard

Lion

Shard: Lotus Flower (Partial with Costume Fragment?)

Shard: Lotus Flower (Partial with Costume Fragment?)

Head of Buddha

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard: Torso with Flower

Shard: Torso with Flower

Shard

Birth of the Buddha Shakyamuni

Birth of the Buddha Shakyamuni

Head of a Buddha

Head of a Buddha

Coin of Vasudeva

Coin of Vasudeva

Shard: Lower Part of Torso with Kushan Dress

Shard: Lower Part of Torso with Kushan Dress

Head of a Female Figure

Head of a Female Figure

Right Hand of the Buddha

Right Hand of the Buddha

Shard: Shoulder of Offerer with Crosshatching

Shard: Shoulder of Offerer with Crosshatching

Tile

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Fragment of a Box Lid

Fragment of a Box Lid

"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

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Buddhist Halo

Shard: Forepaws of Spotted Carnivore

Shard: Forepaws of Spotted Carnivore

Four-Armed Ganesha Seated on Two Lions

Four-Armed Ganesha Seated on Two Lions

Roundel with a Winged Female Deity

Roundel with a Winged Female Deity

Seated Worshipper

Seated Worshipper

Garland Holder (Possibly a Figure of Dionysos)

Garland Holder (Possibly a Figure of Dionysos)

Dish

Fragment of a Box Lid

Fragment of a Box Lid

Shard with Figural Decoration

Shard with Figural Decoration

Cup with Painted Decoration

Cup with Painted Decoration

Buddha and Worshippers

Buddha and Worshippers

The Alms Gift of Dust

The Alms Gift of Dust

Frieze with Two Seated Buddhas

Frieze with Two Seated Buddhas

Head of a Bearded Male Figure

Head of a Bearded Male Figure

Shard: Torso of Offerer

Shard: Torso of Offerer

"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

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Shard with Figural and Animal Decoration

Seated Mother Goddess

Seated Mother Goddess

Head of Buddha

Head of Vaitunkta Vishnu

Head of Vaitunkta Vishnu

Pair of Lions with Attendant

Pair of Lions with Attendant

Shard: Head of Offerer

Shard: Head of Offerer

Tile

Ascetic Youth

Shard: Head of Figure

Shard: Head of Figure

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya

Seated Buddha

Shard: Floral Meander

Shard: Floral Meander

Head of a Bodhisattva

Head of a Bodhisattva

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

Karttikeya, the God of War

Karttikeya, the God of War

Fragment of Sari

Fragment of Sari

Head of a Bearded Brahman

Head of a Bearded Brahman

Earring(?) with the Head of a Male Figure

Earring(?) with the Head of a Male Figure

Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet

Fragments of a Trellis Pattern Carpet

Repaired Shard

Shard: Head of Offerer

Shard: Head of Offerer

Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms

Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms

Goddess

Head of Addorsed Maheshvara

Head of Addorsed Maheshvara

Head of Buddha

Seated Bodhisattva, Possibly Padmapani

Seated Bodhisattva, Possibly Padmapani

Plaque with a Figure Standing in a Doorway

Plaque with a Figure Standing in a Doorway

Shard: Bird

Lug

Shard: Neckpiece with Figure Looking Back

Shard: Neckpiece with Figure Looking Back

Fragments of a Carpet

Fragments of a Carpet

Meditating Buddha

Meditating Buddha

Three-Sided Section of a Portable Shrine with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha

Three-Sided Section of a Portable Shrine with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha

Shard: Shoulder of Vessel with Ornament of Mastif

Shard: Shoulder of Vessel with Ornament of Mastif

Head of Shiva

Goddess

Reliquary with Contents

Reliquary with Contents

Dish with Five Sections

Dish with Five Sections

Jewelry Mold With Two Figures

Jewelry Mold With Two Figures

Textile Fragment

Textile Fragment

Incense Burner in Three Parts

Incense Burner in Three Parts

Kneeling Bodhisattva

Kneeling Bodhisattva

Tile

Fragment of a Mother Goddess

Fragment of a Mother Goddess

Shard: Shoulder of Vessel with Offerer

Shard: Shoulder of Vessel with Offerer

Fragment of a Vase

Fragment of a Vase

Palette with Seven Hemispherical Compartments

Palette with Seven Hemispherical Compartments

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

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

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Head of an Iranian Nomad

Seated Female

Head of a Male

Fragment of a Bowl

Fragment of a Bowl

Shard: Bird

Dish with Musicians

Dish with Musicians

Shard

Head of Buddha

Capital (Study Collection)

Capital (Study Collection)

Reliquary Box With a Lid

Reliquary Box With a Lid

Writing Box

Lid with Seated Male Figure

Lid with Seated Male Figure

Shard: Offerer with Flower

Shard: Offerer with Flower

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