ca. 11th century Chola period (880–1279) Location of Origin: Indian (Tamil Nadu) Medium: Copper alloy https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/39328 Shiva is standing on…

c.13th century, India (Tamil Nadu), Copper alloy, H. 25 3/4in. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/39329 Here is a picture of Shiva as The Lord…

Peering into my computer screen, my eyes scan the images searching for similarities. Varaha, the boar-headed avatar of Vishnu, stands…

6th century BCE. Elephanta. Deogarh. Before I get into the comparing and contrasting of these two sculptures I want to…

10th century or 955 CE. Madhya Pradesh, India. Parsvanatha. Here we have a 10th century Jain temple that is believed…

Ellora cave 32, (ca. 9th century CE) Ellora cave 32, “Chota Kailasa” is a rock-cut temple that was built during…

When entering the Dilwara Temples in Mount Abu, India, one is taken back with gasps as they absorb the grandeur.…

Date: 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.. Culture: India (West Bengal,Chandraketugarh). Medium: Terracotta This piece actually has a setting. The setting…

The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City 2nd-3rd Century Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) The meaning behind this…

Place of Origin: Pakistan, Peshawar valley, ancient region of Gandhara Date: approx. 300-500 This sculpture of Buddha was discovered in Pakistan, specifically…

Eastern Gateway, Sanchi Stupa 1, ca. 100 BCE-100 CE The stupa at Sanchi is bordered by a railing and four…

Sanchi Stupa I, Eastern Torana (gateway), 100 BCE-100 CE  Some background information to better understand the importance of why this…