Deity Collection (page 99)

Avalokitesvara (bronze, gold & silver)
DBP420634 Avalokitesvara (bronze, gold & silver) by Indonesian School, (9th Century); height: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Buddha of compassion; ); Photo eDirk Bakker; Indonesian

Sutasoma and Kalmasapada (repousse gold)
DBP420632 Sutasoma and Kalmasapada (repousse gold) by Indonesian School, (14th century); height: 6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Indonesian, out of copyright

The devils, including Ayimane, Sooniyan and Calloo-Coomare
STC414252 The devils, including Ayimane, Sooniyan and Calloo-Coomare, from The History and Doctrine of Buddhism by Edward Upham, 1829 (colour litho) by English School

Saman Dewa Raja, the Four Hill Guards, from The History and Doctrine of Buddhism
STC414246 Saman Dewa Raja, the Four Hill Guards, from The History and Doctrine of Buddhism by Edward Upham, 1829 (colour litho) by English School

Dewa Loka, from The History and Doctrine of Buddhism by Edward Upham
STC414251 Dewa Loka, from The History and Doctrine of Buddhism by Edward Upham, 1829 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in Indian religions)

Siva as a Dwarf, Mansar culture, 500 AD (sandstone)
834215 Siva as a Dwarf, Mansar culture, 500 AD (sandstone) by Indian School, (6th century); 85x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Siva, or Shiva)

Siva Honours the Buddha, Lan Na culture (bronze)
834206 Siva Honours the Buddha, Lan Na culture (bronze) by Siamese School, (17th Century); 33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Siva, or Shiva)

Zemi with twin figures (wood)
834197 Zemi with twin figures (wood) by Taino Culture; height: 77 cm; National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C

Three-pointer Zemi (stone)
834194 Three-pointer Zemi (stone) by Taino Culture; height: 18 cm; Fundacion Garcia Arevalo, Dominican Republic; (add.info.: A zemi or cemi is a deity or ancestral spirit)

The Stream Oceanus (pen & brown ink with wash on paper)
829839 The Stream Oceanus (pen & brown ink with wash on paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 29x43.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: A design for a metal dish)

Manjushri, Boddhisattva of Wisdom (ground mineral pigment on cotton)
873724 Manjushri, Boddhisattva of Wisdom (ground mineral pigment on cotton) by Tibetan School (18th century); 104.14 x61.6 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Ordination of Empress Zhang, 1493 (ink, colour & gold on paper)
873574 The Ordination of Empress Zhang, 1493 (ink, colour & gold on paper) by Chinese School (15th century); 54.61 x2743.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Detail of 873575)

Numinous Treasure Emissaries, from a Buddhist Land and Water Ritual Set (ink
882161 Numinous Treasure Emissaries, from a Buddhist Land and Water Ritual Set (ink, colour & gold on silk) by Chinese School (16th century); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Raja Drupada Begs Shiva to Grant him a Boon, 1616 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874311 Raja Drupada Begs Shiva to Grant him a Boon, 1616 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 35.72 x20.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Manuscript of The Five Protections, back cover, 1138 (opaque w / c & ink on wood)
874102 Manuscript of The Five Protections, back cover, 1138 (opaque w/c & ink on wood) by Nepalese School, (12th century); 5.56 x60.01 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Manuscript of The Five Protections, back cover, 1138 (opaque w / c & ink on wood)
874100 Manuscript of The Five Protections, back cover, 1138 (opaque w/c & ink on wood) by Nepalese School, (12th century); 5.56 x60.01 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Sri Devi, Chola Dynasty, c. 1100 (bronze)
874815 Sri Devi, Chola Dynasty, c.1100 (bronze) by Indian School (12th century); 71.12 x29.21 x19.05 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Sri Devi, one of the names of Lakshmi)

Labdhapraudha Nayika: Lovers in a pavilion, Kama, Brahma and Sarasvati above
874505 Labdhapraudha Nayika: Lovers in a pavilion, Kama, Brahma and Sarasvati above, 1750 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Kassam (fl.1749); 19.9 x13 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Radha pines, 1685 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874504 Radha pines, 1685 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Ruknudin of Bikaner (fl.c.1650-97); 18.9 x13.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Radha)

The Bower of Quiet Passion, c. 1750 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874493 The Bower of Quiet Passion, c.1750 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Chand, Nihal (fl.c.1750); 22.86 x31.75 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Shiva and Gauri, c. 1640 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874456 Shiva and Gauri, c.1640 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 29.1 x22.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Baby Krishna is carried to safety, 1600-25 (opaque w / c on paper)
874451 Baby Krishna is carried to safety, 1600-25 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 13.4 x30.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Protected by Seshnag)

Detail from a Buddhist manuscript cover (opaque w / c on wood)
874137 Detail from a Buddhist manuscript cover (opaque w/c on wood) by Nepalese School, (18th century); 10.16 x38.42 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Dancing Heruka, c. 1150-1200 (opaque w / c & ink on palm leaf)
874089 Dancing Heruka, c.1150-1200 (opaque w/c & ink on palm leaf) by Indian School (12th century); 6.2 x44.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Heruka)

Attendants of Vishnu with Gada, 10th-11th century (sandstone)
874083 Attendants of Vishnu with Gada, 10th-11th century (sandstone) by Indian School; 51.44 x29.21 x36.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Hindola Raga, c. 1700 (opaque w / c, silver & gold on paper)
873977 Hindola Raga, c.1700 (opaque w/c, silver & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 20.9 x20 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Study for Scene from Tannhauser, Third Act, 1879 (oil on canvas)
877104 Study for Scene from TannhAauser, Third Act, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 54.8x65.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Pan and Pomona, c. 1685 (mezzotint)
880513 Pan and Pomona, c.1685 (mezzotint) by Verkolje, Jan (1630-93); 38.4x29.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The Herschel V

Drunken Silenus (engraving)
880491 Drunken Silenus (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); 24.5x17.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Silenus, companion to the wine god Dionysus)

Shiva mounted on the bull, Nandi (w / c on paper)
908411 Shiva mounted on the bull, Nandi (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Ceremony with Saraswati being carried (w / c on paper)
908407 Ceremony with Saraswati being carried (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Aeneas sacrificing to the Penates, western wall of the Ara Pacis (marble)
704385 Aeneas sacrificing to the Penates, western wall of the Ara Pacis (marble) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museum of the Ara Pacis, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The Ara Pacis Augustae)

Allegory of the Birth of the King of Rome, renamed after 1814 Allegory of the Birth of
698756 Allegory of the Birth of the King of Rome, renamed after 1814 Allegory of the Birth of Louis XIV (oil on canvas) by Meynier, Charles (1768-1832); 45.5x55.4 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

India, Figure and worship of Kali, c. 1850 (ink and washes on cloth)
MGS149824 India, Figure and worship of Kali, c.1850 (ink and washes on cloth) by English School, (19th century); 88x118 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hanuman, engraved by de Racinet (litho)
STC147597 Hanuman, engraved by de Racinet (litho) by Geringer, A. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: mountain landscape held in hand; during battle between Rama)

Harpocrates on Lotus, Coptic (limestone)
AMQ133319 Harpocrates on Lotus, Coptic (limestone) by Egyptian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright

Nefertari is brought before the god Re-Horakhty by Horus, from the Tomb of Nefertari
XIR169590 Nefertari is brought before the god Re-Horakhty by Horus, from the Tomb of Nefertari, New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Valley of the Queens, Thebes

Relief depicting Aphlad, god of the village of Anath on the Euphrates
XIR169525 Relief depicting Aphlad, god of the village of Anath on the Euphrates, from Dura Europos (stone) with Greek inscription by Syrian; National Museum, Damascus, Syria; Syrian, out of copyright

Relief of the Egyptian household god, Bes, c. 125 BC-AD 60 (photo)
JBG141592 Relief of the Egyptian household god, Bes, c.125 BC-AD 60 (photo) by Greco-Roman; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; eJulian Page; out of copyright

Shiva Nataraja Chola, South Indian, 12th-13th century (bronze) (see also 137114)
HSC137114 Shiva Nataraja Chola, South Indian, 12th-13th century (bronze) (see also 137114) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Vayu, engraved by C. de Motte (1785-1836) (colour litho)
STC147710 Vayu, engraved by C. de Motte (1785-1836) (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kubera the god of Wealth, engraved by C. de Motte (1785-1836) (colour litho)
STC147709 Kubera the god of Wealth, engraved by C. de Motte (1785-1836) (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mannarsouvami, engraved by de Motte (1785-1836) (colour litho)
STC147707 Mannarsouvami, engraved by de Motte (1785-1836) (colour litho) by Llanta, Jacques Francois Gauderique (1807-64) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Kurma, engraved by de Marlet (lithograph)
STC147599 Kurma, engraved by de Marlet (lithograph) by Geringer, A. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Relief from the entrance of the Temple of Vishnu, c. 500 AD (stone)
EAM197888 Relief from the entrance of the Temple of Vishnu, c.500 AD (stone) by Indian School, (6th century); Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh

Relief depicting Vishnu reclining on the serpent, Sesha, from the Temple of Vishnu, c
EAM197886 Relief depicting Vishnu reclining on the serpent, Sesha, from the Temple of Vishnu, c.500 AD (stone) by Indian School, (6th century); Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh

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"Exploring the Divine: A Glimpse into the Multifaceted Deities of India and Beyond" Immerse yourself in a world where gods and goddesses reign supreme, as we embark on a journey through captivating images that depict various deities from different cultures. In the heartland of India, behold the majestic Hindu gods Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman standing tall in all their divine glory. Their vibrant presence exudes power and devotion, reminding us of ancient tales that have shaped generations. Moving further into this mystical realm, we encounter Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati – three enchanting Hindu goddesses who embody beauty, prosperity, knowledge respectively. In awe-inspiring statues like Annapurna giving food at Lakshman temple or Lakshmi gracefully holding lotus flowers symbolizing wealth; these celestial beings inspire reverence among devotees. Venturing beyond Indian borders to Greece's rich mythology brings us face-to-face with Hermes - an exquisite sculpture by Jonnard. This messenger god captivates with his youthful charm and agility. Returning to India's spiritual landscape reveals Krishna and Rada entwined in eternal love - their divine union celebrated across centuries for its profound symbolism of devotion. Further east lies Padmasambhava statue nestled within Kathok Wodsallin Gompa in Sikkim. This revered figure represents enlightenment and compassion within Tibetan Buddhism—a testament to how diverse faiths intertwine across Asia. Titian's Venus of Urbino takes us back to Renaissance Europe—an embodiment of feminine grace that transcends time itself—reminding us that divinity knows no boundaries or cultural constraints. As our exploration continues northward towards Norse mythology, Odin sits regally upon his throne—a wise ruler overseeing realms unknown to mortals—an emblematic representation of strength intertwined with wisdom. Back amidst the vivid tapestry of Hinduism, we encounter the divine couple Visnu and Lakshmi.