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Clay Maya Nobleman Figure
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Clay Maya Nobleman Figure

Maya Nobleman, Jaina, Maya culture, Late Classic Period, c. 600-900 CE. Campeche, Mexico. Fired clay with remnants of paint. Exhibited at Museum Rietberg, Zurich, Switzerland.
Seated Bodhisattva from Champa
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Seated Bodhisattva from Champa

Seated Bodhisattva, Kingdom of Champa, Quang Nam Province, temple district of Don-du'o'ng, Vietman. Late 9th century CE. Exhibited at Museum Rietberg, Zurich, Switzerland.
Divine Rajasthani Beauty
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Divine Rajasthani Beauty

Divine beauty, Rajasthan, India, Mewar, 11th century CE, marble. Exhibited at Museum Rietberg, Zurich, Switzerland.
Amorous Indian Couple Relief
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Amorous Indian Couple Relief

Amorous couple from central India, Chandella Dynasty, 11th century CE. Exhibited at Museum Rietberg, Zurich, Switzerland.
Siddhartha's Secret Escape, Gandhara Relief
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Siddhartha's Secret Escape, Gandhara Relief

The prince Siddhartha secretly leaves the palace of his father. Not to wake the sleeping inhabitants of the palace, yakshas lift his horse on its hooves and carry it above the ground. Gandhara region, Pakistan, 3rd / 4th century CE...
Gandhara Lions & Genii Relief
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Gandhara Lions & Genii Relief

Lions and Genii (Djinns), Gandhara region, India, 5th century CE. Exhibited at Museum Rietberg, Zurich, Switzerland.
Mara's Daughters Tempt the Buddha
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Mara's Daughters Tempt the Buddha

The temptation of the Buddha by Mara's daughters. Slate, Gandhara region, Pakistan, 2nd to 4th century CE. Exhibited at Museum Rietberg, Zurich, Switzerland.
Durga Slays Mahisha
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Durga Slays Mahisha

The goddess Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahisha. This sculpture shows the terrifying goddess while killing a demon. In her hands she holds her typical attributes of a trident, skull drum, sacrificial knife, sling, shield, bell, and a...
Guanyin, Song Dynasty
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Guanyin, Song Dynasty

Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE), China. Wooden, painted and gilded. Exhibited at Museum Rietberg, Zurich, Switzerland.
Camel with Guide, Tang Dynasty
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Camel with Guide, Tang Dynasty

Lying camel with guide, China, Tang Dynasty, early 7th century CE. Made from stone with a white glaze. Exhibited at Museum Rietberg, Zurich, Switzerland.
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