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Altars

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Armours

ARMOURS

Book Illumination

BOOK ILLUMINATION

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Ceramic

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Drawing

DRAWING

Enamel

ENAMEL

Engravings

ENGRAVINGS

Fresco and Wallpainting

FRESCO AND WALLPAINTING

Goldsmith Works

GOLDSMITH WORKS

Handicraft

HANDICRAFT

Jewelry

JEWELRY

Mosaics

MOSAICS

Painting

PAINTING

Plastic Arts

PLASTIC ARTS

Posters

POSTERS

Prints

PRINTS

Relief

RELIEF

Sculpture

SCULPTURE

Silverwork

SILVERWORK

Textile Works

TEXTILE WORKS

Watercolour

WATERCOLOUR

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The snake charmer, 10th century. A Persian representation of the constellation Ophicus, also known as the serpent holder. From the star catalogue of the Persian astronomer Al-Sufi. Code: 0210005343
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The snake charmer, 10th century. A Persian representation of the constellation O...

Bearer of the demon's head, 10th century. A Persian representation of the constellation Perseus, who holds the head of Medusa, in accordance with the myth. From the star catalogue of the Persian astronomer Al-Sufi. It is shown in double aspect in order to show it as seen from the earth and reversed as on a star-globe.
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Bearer of the demon's head, 10th century. A Persian representation of the conste...

A detail from the right of the pagoda, "Humayun's garden party", 1550-1555. Inside the pavilion, the original figures beside Humayun were repainted fifty years later as Jahangir, his father Akbar and his son, the future Shah Jahan. Temporarily ousted from his throne by rebellious forces, Humayun spent the years 1542-1545 in exile in Persia, as the guest of Safavid Shah Tahmasp, before reclaiming his imperial throne in 1555. Humayun's grandson, Emperor Jahangir, is thought to have ordered a repainting of the scene fifty years later, transforming it from a simple garden party to a grand assembly of rulers. OA 1913.2-8.01
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A detail from the right of the pagoda, "Humayun's garden party", 1550-1555. Insi...

A detail of the pagoda, "Humayun's garden party", 1550-1555. Inside the pavilion, the original figures beside Humayun were repainted fifty years later as Jahangir, his father Akbar and his son, the future Shah Jahan. Temporarily ousted from his throne by rebellious forces, Humayun spent the years 1542-1545 in exile in Persia, as the guest of Safavid Shah Tahmasp, before reclaiming his imperial throne in 1555. Humayun's grandson, Emperor Jahangir, is thought to have ordered a repainting of the scene fifty years later, transforming it from a simple garden party to a grand assembly of rulers. OA 1913.2-8.01
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A detail of the pagoda, "Humayun's garden party", 1550-1555. Inside the pavilion...

A detail of the pagoda, "Humayun's garden party", 1550-1555. A line of seated guests at the party. A servant pours a drink, while a group of servants are carrying baskets of food. Temporarily ousted from his throne by rebellious forces, Humayun spent the years 1542-1545 in exile in Persia, as the guest of Safavid Shah Tahmasp, before reclaiming his imperial throne in 1555. Humayun's grandson, Emperor Jahangir, is thought to have ordered a repainting of the scene fifty years later, transforming it from a simple garden party to a grand assembly of rulers. OA 1913.2-8.01
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A detail of the pagoda, "Humayun's garden party", 1550-1555. A line of seated gu...

A detail of the pagoda, "Humayun's garden party", 1550-1555.A group of servants preparing food for the party. Temporarily ousted from his throne by rebellious forces, Humayun spent the years 1542-1545 in exile in Persia, as the guest of Safavid Shah Tahmasp, before reclaiming his imperial throne in 1555. Humayun's grandson, Emperor Jahangir, is thought to have ordered a repainting of the scene fifty years later, transforming it from a simple garden party to a grand assembly of rulers. OA 1913.2-8.01
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A detail of the pagoda, "Humayun's garden party", 1550-1555.A group of servants...

Varaha with Bhu, Pahari region, North India, around 1740. The four armed Varaha is shown holding Vishnu's characteristic attributes, the discus, conch shell, a lotus and a club with which he strikes the sea-demon. Blood pours from the demon's chest and he staggers back, dropping his broken sword. Varaha lifts the earth balanced on is tusks, saving the earth goddes Bhu from the swirling black ocean. OA 1966.7-25.01
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Varaha with Bhu, Pahari region, North India, around 1740. The four armed Varaha...

The Ear Cleaner, 1825. With his instruments on the ground, the ear cleaner is treating a client. From "An Account of the Origin and History of the Castes and Tribes of Hindustan" by James Skinner. IS: Add 27255
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The Ear Cleaner, 1825. With his instruments on the ground, the ear cleaner is tr...

A lady sits on a Eurpean chair, smoking a hookah which is placed on a European side table before her. ID:Add Or 735
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A lady sits on a Eurpean chair, smoking a hookah which is placed on a European s...

Courtesan nursing a peacock, around 1870. ID: Add Or 904
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Courtesan nursing a peacock, around 1870. ID: Add Or 904

A courtesan sitting cross-legged against a cushion on a pink carpet. Next to her is a waterpipe. 1865 ID: Add Or 906
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A courtesan sitting cross-legged against a cushion on a pink carpet. Next to her...

Two Indian courtesans wearing saris and jewellery. One smokes a waterpipe and the other offers her a "pan", a mild narcotic. ID:Add Or 3341
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Two Indian courtesans wearing saris and jewellery. One smokes a waterpipe and th...