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and Jackson Burke Collection 1975 Free to download The Flame and the Lotus: Indian
The expansion of two kingdoms in the northeast laid the groundwork for the emergence of India’s first empire, ruled by the Mauryan dynasty (ca. 321–185 B.C.).
Mauryan emperor, Ashoka (r. ca. 273–232 B.C.), is one of the most famous rulers in Indian
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17th–18th century Parasol American 1895–1900 Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath Indian
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Armchair (fauteuil � la reine) French, Paris ca. 1690–1710 Knife (Moplah) Indian
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adepts, pilgrims and immortals—and explores the fascinating dialogue between Indian
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ca. 1895 Alexander VII (Pope, 1655–67) Gasparo Morone 1666 Chessmen (32) Indian
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ca. 1895 Alexander VII (Pope, 1655–67) Gasparo Morone 1666 Chessmen (32) Indian
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1850 Figure of a Roman Italian 16th century Chessmen (32) and board with box Indian
Islamic arms and armor were often decorated with a wide variety of Qur’anic passages and pious invocations, which functioned as expressions of piety, as powerful defenses in the form of talismans, or simply as visually pleasing ornament.
Istanbul 1522–66 Helmet Turkish, probably Istanbul ca. 1560 Dagger with Scabbard Indian
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Merchant Amoy Chinqua 1719 Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India Indian
