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Personalities, Aristocracy, Politics and Portraits, Rulers, Emperors and Kings, Crowds and Demonstrations.



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Aristocracy

ARISTOCRACY

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FAMILY

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OLD AGE

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Poverty

POVERTY

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Bronze statue of Buddha, the Deccan, India, 8th CE. The right hand of the statue is shown in the gesture of charity (varadamudra). The Buddha's robes are barely visible and his right shoulder is bare. Buddhism began to decline in India after the 5th century and the collapse of the Gupta Empire. This image is evidence for the continued practice of Buddhism in southern India into the 8th century. OA 1905.12-18.1
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Bronze statue of Buddha, the Deccan, India, 8th CE. The right hand of the statue...

Gilt bronze and silver figure of the enshrined Buddha, Sri Lanka, 18th century. The image of Buddha stands in a 31 cm-high silver arched shrine. The Buddha's right hand faces palm outwards with thumb and forefinger touching, a gesture indicating argument or discussion. The decoration of the arch spews from the mouths of two mythical aquatic monsters. OA 1905.6-16.83
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Gilt bronze and silver figure of the enshrined Buddha, Sri Lanka, 18th century...

Limestone carving of the enlightenment of the Buddha, 1st BCE. A group of men worship at the spot; at the base of the empty throne are the Buddha's footprints with the "Wheel of the Law" set in motion by Buddha's first sermon. A pair of kimranas (semi divine beings) hover above the bodhi-tree. OA 1880.7-9.79
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Limestone carving of the enlightenment of the Buddha, 1st BCE. A group of men w...

Limestone relief panel depicting the departure of Prince Siddharta; from the dome of the Great Stupa, 2nd CE. He starts on a spiritual quest that leads him to Buddhahood. His presence is symbolically referred to by the parasol held over his horse, Kanthaka. OA 1880.7-9.51
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Limestone relief panel depicting the departure of Prince Siddharta; from the dom...

Stone head of Buddha, Gupta, India, 5th century.
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Stone head of Buddha, Gupta, India, 5th century.

Avalokiteshvara found in Dunhuang Caves, China; 910 CE. The central figure of Avalokiteshvara has his usual attribute of Buddha Amitabha on his head-dress. He stands upon a floating lotus, holds a willow spray in his left hand and a flask in his right. An inscription on the back of the painting identifies the shaven-headed figure as the Very Reverend nun Yanhui, the young man on the right is the probationary chamberlain Zhang Youcheng. OA 1919.1-1.014
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Avalokiteshvara found in Dunhuang Caves, China; 910 CE. The central figure of A...

An illustration to the "Ten Kings Sutra", late 9th,early 10th CE. The roll shows two of the ten kings, each sitting before a draped table attended by the Good and Bad Boys (recorders of a person's good and evil deeds during life).Virtuous couples, carrying sutra-rolls, and sinners in chains and large wooden collars are driven past by their goalers. OA 1919.1-1.080
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An illustration to the "Ten Kings Sutra", late 9th,early 10th CE. The roll shows...

Painted silk headpiece from a banner, Five Dynasties or Northern Song Dynasty, 10th century. The almost identical images of the Buddha can be seen on both sides of the headpiece. Triangular headpieces were made by folding squares of silk diagonally and attaching them to the top of a banner. Sir Aurel Stein expesition. OA MAS 888
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Painted silk headpiece from a banner, Five Dynasties or Northern Song Dynasty, 1...

Avalokiteshvara as Guide of Souls, early 10th CE. He is identified by the figure of the Buddha Amitabha in the headdress of this figure. He is leading the soul of a female devotee to the halls of paradise, depicted by the three top nabds each with tiny buildings. He has a censer in his left hand and a long staff with a banner. OA 1919.1-1.046
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Avalokiteshvara as Guide of Souls, early 10th CE. He is identified by the figure...

Archaistic jade ring in the form of a dragon and a boy, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. The Ming dynasty (1368-1644) had re-established Chinese rule, taking over from the Mongols (Yuan dynasty,1279-1368). Chinese traditions and styles were revived in all things. Many ceramics and jades were modelled on ancient forms. OA 1885.12-27.93
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Archaistic jade ring in the form of a dragon and a boy, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th...

Meeting in a garden, 1595. A man,probably of royal or noble descent, sits on a throne in a garden, while other men offer him refreshments and provide entertainment. In the foreground, a gardener is working, while a horse browses on the grass. From one of 39 folios, Moghul, probably from Lahore. ID: Or 12208 fol. f 40 verso.
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Meeting in a garden, 1595. A man,probably of royal or noble descent, sits on a t...

Procession of kings, wise men and their attendants, 1713. In front are horse-drawn carriages and behind them a wagon pulled by bullocks. Bearers carry large palanquins. Scene from the "Ramayana", volume I "Bala-Kanda". ID: Add 15295,fol. 47
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Procession of kings, wise men and their attendants, 1713. In front are horse-dra...