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The goddess of abundance and fertility is seated on a throne with her feet resting on two overturned pots.

Pakistan, ancient region of Gandhara 2nd/3rd century Gray schist Height: 12 in. (30.5 cm.)

This brass relief represents the Hindu god Shiva, the facial features worn by the repeated use of ritual unguents

North India, Himachal Pradesh 6th/7th century Brass Height: 7½ in. (19 cm.)

Sculpture of Gaja Lakshmi, the Goddess of Fortune, who is venerated as a bringer of good fortune and well-being to the earth, of which she was an early personification. She wears a long transparent chiton with delicate pleats pooling on the base, beaded jewelry, large hoop earrings, and stylized mural crown.

Northwestern India, Kashmir Circa 7th century Greenish-gray chlorite Height: 8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm)

This remarkable sculpture portrays Mahapratisara, the principal Raksha goddess, with her distinctive eight arms adorned with various symbolic attributes.

Northeastern India, Bihar Pala Dynasty, 9th century Black stone Height: 27½ in. (68.6 cm.)

In this elegant and serene stele, the central figure of Buddha is flanked by two cylindrical stupas and is seated atop a lotus pedestal that in turn rests upon a lion throne.

Sakyamuni Buddha

Northeastern India, Bihar Pala Dynasty, late 10th/11th century Gray stone Height: 19¼ in. (48.9 cm)

This head would have been part of an unusually large image of Buddha cast during the Pala Dynasty in Eastern India

Northeastern India, Bihar Pala Dynasty, 10th/11th century Copper alloy Height: 5¾ in. (14.6 cm.)

The central figure on this stele depicts the pivotal moment when Buddha triumphed over Mara, just before attaining enlightenment.

Scenes from the Life of Buddha

Northeastern India, Bihar Pala Dynasty, 11th/12th century Sedimentary stone Height: 7 1/8 in. (18.2 cm.)

Watched by two cloud-borne celestial garland bearers, eight-armed elephant-headed Ganesha dances in a lively attitude on a lotus flanked by his recumbent rat vehicle and a kneeling donor figure.

Eastern India, Bengal Region Pala Dynasty, 12th century Phyllite Height: 31 1/4 in. (79.4 cm.)

This elegant and highly-polished black stone figure of a jina is a superlative example of 11th-century Jain sculpture

Western India, Rajasthan Dated samvat 1153 (1096 C.E.) Polished black stone Height: 18¼ inches (46.4 cm.)

In this charming sculpture, Ganesha stands in bulging contrapposto atop a circular lotus supported by a molded square base with lugs on the sides and vertical pegs.

South India, Tamil Nadu Chola Dynasty, 12th century Copper alloy Height: 17 3/8 in. (44 cm.)

Adhaidvipa is a unique creation of Jain art, and the paintings on cloth are an arresting combination of bold geometric patterns and striking colors.

Adhaidvipa Pata, The Two-and-a-Half Continents

Western India, Gujarat, perhaps Jamnagar 17th century Opaque watercolor on cotton Height: 31 1/2 by 25 in. (80 by 63.5 cm.)

Mughal-period Waterslide Panel from North India

Waterslide Panel

North India, Mughal 18th century Marble 33½ by 44½ in. (85 by 113 cm.)