EditorialMosaic mask, a funerary gift from tomb 160, Tikal, El Peten, Guatemala. It was laid over the face of the dead dignitary to adorn him during his voyage through the Underworld. Jadeite, diopsite, shells, conch-shells, mother of pearl (6th). Height 34.5 c...
EditorialStanding Vishnu as Keshava, Hoysala period, first quarter of the 12th century, India (Karnataka, probably Belur), Stone, H. 56 1/2 in. (143.5 cm); W. 28 in. (71.1 cm), Sculpture, Dasoja of Balligrama, A Hindu text favored by the Hoysalas cites twenty-f...
EditorialFragment, Medium cotton Technique: printed with engraved roller on plain weave, Furnishing textile fragment showing repeating pattern of an armored figure, possibly Cybele, seated in a chariot drawn by lions, the reins held by cupid. Britannia, leaning...