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Seated Buddha, Bronze with traces of gold leaf, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Seated Buddha
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
1st to mid-2nd century

Tree Spirit Deity (Yakshi), Red sandstone, India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura region) — Tree Spirit Deity (Yakshi)
India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura region)
1st–2nd century

Torso of a Bodhisattva, Sahri-Bahlol Workshop, Schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara, mondern Peshawar region) — Torso of a Bodhisattva
Sahri-Bahlol Workshop
ca. 5th century

Buddha, Limestone, India, Andhra Pradesh — Buddha
India, Andhra Pradesh
3rd century CE

Drum panel with scenes of the Great Departure and Temptation of the Buddha, Limestone, India, Nagarjunakonda, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh — Drum panel with scenes of the Great Departure and Temptation of the Buddha
India, Nagarjunakonda, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
first half 3rd century CE

Crowned Bodhisattva, Sandstone, North India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura) — Crowned Bodhisattva
North India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura)
3rd–early 4th century

Buddha, Schist, Pakistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, possibly Takht-i-bahi monastery, ancient region of Gandhara — Buddha
Pakistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, possibly Takht-i-bahi monastery, ancient region of Gandhara
3rd century

Jewelry Mold with Figures in a Temple, Argillite, India (Deccan Plateau) — Jewelry Mold with Figures in a Temple
India (Deccan Plateau)
ca. 1st century

Dharma-wheel pilaster (dharmacakrastambha), Limestone, Andhra Pradesh, possibly Ghantasala, Krishna district — Dharma-wheel pilaster (dharmacakrastambha)
Andhra Pradesh, possibly Ghantasala, Krishna district
ca. early 3rd century CE

Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by King Indravarman, Schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara, Bajaur) — Inscribed Reliquary, Donated by King Indravarman
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara, Bajaur)
5–6 CE

Reliquary with Contents, Schist with objects of copper, gold, rock crystal, and pearl objects, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Reliquary with Contents
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
ca. 1st century

Reliquary with Contents, Schist with traces of gold leaf, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Reliquary with Contents
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
ca. 1st–3rd century

Mirror Handle: Standing Woman, Phyllitic schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Mirror Handle: Standing Woman
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
ca. 1st century BCE

Rondel with the Goddess Hariti, Silver with gold foil, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Rondel with the Goddess Hariti
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
ca. 1st century

Drum panel depicting a stupa with the Buddha’s descent from Trayastrimsa Heaven, Limestone, India, Nagarjunakonda Stupa Site 6, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh — Drum panel depicting a stupa with the Buddha’s descent from Trayastrimsa Heaven
India, Nagarjunakonda Stupa Site 6, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
late 3rd century CE

The Conversion and Ordination of Nanda, Limestone, India (Andhra Pradesh, Goli) — The Conversion and Ordination of Nanda
India (Andhra Pradesh, Goli)
3rd century

Naga attendant holding a fly whisk, Limestone, India, probably Goli, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh — Naga attendant holding a fly whisk
India, probably Goli, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
ca. 3rd century CE

Reliquary, Schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Reliquary
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
ca. 1st–3rd century

Loving Couple (Mithuna), Double-molded terracotta, India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura) — Loving Couple (Mithuna)
India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura)
1st–2nd century

The Death of the Buddha (Parinirvana), Schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — The Death of the Buddha (Parinirvana)
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
ca. 3rd century

Krishna Killing the Horse Demon Keshi, Terracotta, India (Uttar Pradesh) — Krishna Killing the Horse Demon Keshi
India (Uttar Pradesh)
5th century

Architectural Frieze with Merman Playing Musical Instruments, Red sandstone, India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura) — Architectural Frieze with Merman Playing Musical Instruments
India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura)
2nd–3rd century

Seated Ascetic, Deified King, Agni (The God of Fire), Bronze, India (Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh) — Seated Ascetic, Deified King, Agni (The God of Fire)
India (Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh)
ca. 3rd century

Hinged Armlet, Gold with the remains of a core of lac (resin) or mastic, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandahara, Sirkap) — Hinged Armlet
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandahara, Sirkap)
1st century

Coin of Kanishka, Gold, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Coin of Kanishka
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
ca. 130

Coin of Huvishka, Gold, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Coin of Huvishka
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
150–180

Coin of Vasudeva, Gold, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Coin of Vasudeva
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
185–220

Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese), Gold, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Pair of Ear Plugs with Hamsas (Wild Geese)
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
1st century

Coin of Huvishka, Gold, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Coin of Huvishka
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
150–180

Earring(?) with the Head of a Male Figure, Ivory, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Earring(?) with the Head of a Male Figure
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
4th century

Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni, Schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Fasting Buddha Shakyamuni
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
3rd–5th century

Intaglio Ring with Two Figures, Bronze, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Intaglio Ring with Two Figures
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
ca. 1st century BCE

Garland Holder with a Winged Celestial, Schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Garland Holder with a Winged Celestial
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
mid-1st century

Stair Riser: Dionysian Scene with Musicians and Dancers, Schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Stair Riser: Dionysian Scene with Musicians and Dancers
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
ca. 1st century

Pair of Lions with Attendant, Schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Pair of Lions with Attendant
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
3rd–5th century

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future), Gray schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
ca. 3rd century

Fragment of a Vessel with a Dionysian Scene, Schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Fragment of a Vessel with a Dionysian Scene
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
1st century

Roundel with a Winged Female Deity
, Schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Roundel with a Winged Female Deity
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
1st–2nd century

Wrestler's Weight with Hercules and the Nemean Lion; Wrestling Scene (reverse), Schist, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) — Wrestler's Weight with Hercules and the Nemean Lion; Wrestling Scene (reverse)
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
ca. 1st century

Gaming Die, Ivory, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) or Afghanistan — Gaming Die
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) or Afghanistan
1st–3rd century