Images

An illustration of Tezcatlipoca, one of the most important gods in the Aztec pantheon. Codex Rios, 16th century CE.

A statue of Nandi. Volcanic stone, perhaps 9th century CE. Java, Indonesia. (Musée Guimet, Paris)

A limestone statue depicting Vishnu Hayagriva, the horse-headed avatar of the Hindu god. Sambor Prei Kuk, Cambodia. 10th century CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)

A limestone figure of a seated Buddha protected by Naga. Preah Khan Kompong Svay, Cambodia. 12th century CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)

A limestone statue of a bodhisattva. My Duc, Quang Binh province, Vietnam. 9th-10th century CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)

A limestone relief depicting an elephant. Tra Kieu, Quang Nam province, Vietnam. 10th century CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)

A limestone Brahman worshipper from Thu Thien, Bnh Djnh province, Vietnam. 13th-14th century CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)

A red terracotta head of a turbaned woman, Kashmir, Akhnur. 6th century CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)

A red terracotta head of a man, Kashmir, Akhnur. 6th century CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)

A blue schist statue of Vishnu. Madyha Pradesh, India, 11th-12th century CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)