EditorialSeated Ganesha, 14th?15th century, India (Orissa), Ivory, H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Sculpture, The Hindu god of auspiciousness, Ganesha, is popularly accepted as the first son of Shiva and Parvati. As the deity who controls obstacles?their invention and ...
EditorialCovered box, ?? ? ??, Goryeo dynasty (918?1392), 918?1392, Korea, Silver, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm), Metalwork, The swastika incised in the center of this box is an ancient Indian symbol of auspiciousness that was introduced to K...
EditorialVase with crickets, Republic period (1912?49), Hongxian mark and period (1915?16), China, Porcelain, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics, Crickets, which have long been kept as pets in China, are symbols of happiness (xi) and auspiciousness (xi) in part becau...
EditorialSeated Ganesha, 14th?15th century, India (Orissa), Ivory, H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Sculpture, The Hindu god of auspiciousness, Ganesha, is popularly accepted as the first son of Shiva and Parvati. As the deity who controls obstacles?their invention and ...
EditorialBuddhist Attendant, Possibly a Dakini, late 18th century, Eastern Tibet, Color on paper, Image: 50 1/4 x 33 1/4 in. (127.6 x 84.5 cm), Paintings, This dancing goddess, perhaps intended to represent a perfected female being (dakini), honors the Buddhist...