Beaker with Diamond-Shaped Geometric Pattern and Abstract Motifs, 180 BCE–500 CE

Nasca

ZaVa, Amsterdam, 2014

Zanele Muholi

Globular Jar with Abstract Forms in Spirals on Shoulder, 600–1000

Tiwanaku

Chicago River at Split of North and South Branches, View East, 1982

Bob Thall

Beaker Depicting Human Head and Abstract Costumed Figures, 180 BCE–500 CE

Nasca

Whistle in the Form of a Standing Figure, 180 BCE–500 CE

Nasca

Drawing from "Zeno Writing" (landscape, text fragments), 2002

William Kentridge

Shoulder or Skirt Cloth (kain bidak), around 1900

Beaker Depicting a Costumed Performer Holding Decapitated Head, 180 BCE–500 CE

Nasca

Rapier, 1640/60

Stirrup Spout Vessel in Form of a Resting Feline, 100 BCE–500 CE

Moche

Circular Vessel Depicting Figures Holding Ceremonial Staffs, 180 BCE–500 CE

Nasca

Stele with Episode from the Life of the Buddha (Monkey Offers Honey to the Buddha), Pala period, 10th century

Knife (Kard) with Battling Elephants, Rhinoceros and Lions on the sheath, 18th century

Plate Depicting Hummingbird in Interior, Broken and Partially Repaired, 180 BCE–500 CE

Nasca

Ceremonial Skirt (tapis), Early 19th century

Abung

Title Plate, from Twelve Views in South Wales, 1775

Paul Sandby

Miniature Bowl Incised and Painted with Geometric Motifs, 1400–1450

Inca

South Brent, Devon, from Picturesque Selections, 1860

James Duffield Harding

Jar in the Form of a Standing Figure, 100 BCE–500 CE

Moche