South Asia
Conservation work being undertaken on Punjab region, India or Pakistan, Ceremonial cover or woman’s head-covering [phulkari], mid 20th century, Gift of Claudia Hyles, 2006
The art of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka has always been central to the National Gallery's collection.
Gallery researchers are now looking back through the collection of sculptures, textiles and paintings from South Asia to find out more about the ownership histories and documentation for these fine works of art, and ensure their collection was both legal and ethical. Information will be regularly updated.
Share your knowledge
We are keen to hear from you about our project, so please share your knowledge. If you have any information please email us at provenance@nga.gov.au.
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Buddha calling the Earth to witness
10th century -
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
c. 700 -
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
13th century -
Prince Babur arriving at Andijan; page from a Baburnama manuscript
c. 1590 -
Vishnu with attendants
early 12th century -
Prajnaparamita, goddess of wisdom
12th century -
Sita
15th century -
The wedding of Krishna and Rukmini
c. 1820 -
The God Vishnu seated with his consort upon a throne
early 19th century -
Todi ragini
late 18th century -
The Godfrey shawl
c. 1870 -
Ganesha
15th century -
Emperor Muhammad Shah hunting
c. 1720-25 -
Maharana Jawan Singh hunting
c. 1830 -
Pierced screen [jali]
1630-50 -
Architectural brackets and lintels
1450-1600 -
Trident with Auspicious Kali [Bhadrakali]
11th century -
Arcade
17th century -
Relief panel
early 17th century -
The six-headed Skanda [Karttikeya]
12th century -
The sacred bull Nandi, vehicle of Shiva
11th-12th century -
Reliquary [dagoba]
19th century -
A Gangetic whiting
c. 1780 -
Sarasvati, Goddess of Arts and Learning
early-mid 12th century -
Standing Buddha
12th century
