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An earthenware figurine of a man riding a horse. The man wears a tall, detailed hat and a pointed, wrapped jacket. The horse is facing the left of the viewer and its hooves are all on a small plinthe.

Equestrian Male, from the tomb sculpture set: Two Equestrian Figures, One Male with a Tall, Elaborately Embellished Hat, One Female with Hair in a Topknot, Both with Pointed Boots, and Hands Positioned to Hold the Reins of their Standing, Saddled Horses

Chinese

An earthenware figurine of a woman riding a horse. The woman wears her hair in a top bun and a pointed, wrapped jacket. The horse is facing the right of the viewer and its hooves are all on a small plinthe.

Equestrian Female, from the tomb sculpture set: Two Equestrian Figures, One Male with a Tall, Elaborately Embellished Hat, One Female with Hair in a Topknot, Both with Pointed Boots, and Hands Positioned to Hold the Reins of their Standing, Saddled Horses

Chinese

A gray earthenware sculpture of a man standing upright. He is wearing a sleeved garment that covers his entire body with his feet poking out and a draped headpiece. His hands are together in front of his chest, hidden by his sleeves.

One of Two Standing, Mustachioed Male Figures, Each Wearing a Cape and a Full, Rounded Hat with Protective Neck and Ear Flap, and Each with His Hands Clasped at the Waist and Concealed under His Cape

Chinese

A camel figurine standing and facing the left of the viewer. It is colored yellow-tan. It is carrying a stack of rolled and flat goods tied to its back. There is a small, dark plinthe under all of its feet.

Buff-Colored Camel, from the tomb sculpture set: Two Standing, Braying Camels, One Buff, One White, Their Backs Laden with Goods

Chinese

A camel figurine standing and facing the right of the viewer. It’s neck is bent back with its mouth open. It is colored off-white and grey. It is carrying a stack of rolled and flat goods tied to its back. There is a small, dark plinthe under all of its feet.

White-Colored Camel, from the tomb sculpture set: Two Standing, Braying Camels, One Buff, One White, Their Backs Laden with Goods

Chinese

A gray and white earthenware sculpture of a man standing upright. He is wearing a sleeved garment that covers his entire body with his feet poking out and draped headpieces. His hands are together in front of his chest, hidden by his sleeves.

One of Two Standing, Mustachioed Male Figures, Each Wearing a Cape and a Full, Rounded Hat with Protective Neck and Ear Flap, and Each with His Hands Clasped at the Waist and Concealed under His Cape

Chinese

An earthenware figure of a standing woman wearing long, draped robes. Her face is plump and her hair sits on top of her head in rounded shapes.

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Standing, Plump Court Lady with Upturned, Pointed Shoes and an Elaborate Coiffure, Her Hands in a Gesture at Chest Level

Chinese

An earthenware figure of a standing man wearing long, draped robes. His face is plump and his hair sits on top of his head in a round bun.

Standing, Plump Male Court Attendant with Pointed Shoes and Informal Headgear, His Clenched Left Hand Raised to His Chest, His Clenched Right Hand at His Side

Chinese

Both sides of an irregularly shaped gold coin with relief decoration on each side.　

Solidus of Constantius II, Nicomedia, r. 337-340

Constantine II

A black and white print portrays a man lying on the ground surrounded by broken weapons and a crowd of onlookers.

Miracle of Saint Mark, 1571 - 1631

Jacob Matham

Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad, Bearded Guardian Warriors, One with Mouth Open, One with Mouth Closed, Each with Pointed Boots and a Hand Raised to Waist Level as if Grasping a Lance or Spear, and Standing on a Rocky Base from which Protrude the Head and Tail of a Snake

Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad, Bearded Guardian Warriors, One with Mouth Open, One with Mouth Closed, Each with Pointed Boots and a Hand Raised to Waist Level as if Grasping a Lance or Spear, and Standing on a Rocky Base from which Protrude the Head and Tail of a Snake

Chinese

Both sides of an irregularly shaped dark bronze coin with relief decoration on each side.　

Sestertius of Nero, Rome, r. 54 - 68 CE

Nero

Fragment of a Sarcophagus with a Winged Eros

Fragment of a Sarcophagus with a Winged Eros

Roman

Philip III of Spain

Philip III of Spain, 1553 - 1608

Pantoja de la Cruz

Standing, Armor-Clad, Bearded Guardian Warrior of So-Called 'Lokapala' or "Heavenly King" Type) with His Left Hand Raised as if to Grasp a Lance or Spear, Striped Sleeves Billowing in the Wind, and Helmet Surmounted by a Long-Tailed Bird with Wings Spread, Trampling a Supine Demon atop a Perforated Rocky Base

Standing, Armor-Clad, Bearded Guardian Warrior of So-Called 'Lokapala' or "Heavenly King" Type) with His Left Hand Raised as if to Grasp a Lance or Spear, Striped Sleeves Billowing in the Wind, and Helmet Surmounted by a Long-Tailed Bird with Wings Spread, Trampling a Supine Demon atop a Perforated Rocky Base

Chinese

An elderly man

Portrait of the Greek Orator Demosthenes

Graeco-Roman

Openwork Disc

Openwork Disc

Italic

Guardian Warrior with Mouth Closed, from the tomb sculpture set: Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad Guardian Warriors, Each with One Arm Raised and One at the Side, and Both Hands Clenched as if Holding Weapons, One Figure with Mouth Closed and Wearing Straw Shoes, One with Mouth Open and Wearing Pointed Boots

Guardian Warrior with Mouth Closed, from the tomb sculpture set: Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad Guardian Warriors, Each with One Arm Raised and One at the Side, and Both Hands Clenched as if Holding Weapons, One Figure with Mouth Closed and Wearing Straw Shoes, One with Mouth Open and Wearing Pointed Boots

Chinese

Guardian Warrior with Mouth Open, from the tomb sculpture set: Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad Guardian Warriors, Each with One Arm Raised and One at the Side, and Both Hands Clenched as if Holding Weapons, One Figure with Mouth Closed and Wearing Straw Shoes, One with Mouth Open and Wearing Pointed Boots

Guardian Warrior with Mouth Open, from the tomb sculpture set: Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad Guardian Warriors, Each with One Arm Raised and One at the Side, and Both Hands Clenched as if Holding Weapons, One Figure with Mouth Closed and Wearing Straw Shoes, One with Mouth Open and Wearing Pointed Boots

Chinese

Archer with the Head of a Horse and the Face of a Man, Carrying a Bow and Arrow (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript

Archer with the Head of a Horse and the Face of a Man, Carrying a Bow and Arrow (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript

Indian

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