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Masterpieces of the East

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A look at iconic artefacts from the Indian subcontinent

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Masterpieces of the East - Shiva and Parvati Seated on a Terrace

Stories behind iconic artefacts from the Indian subcontinent. The god Shiva and his partner Parvati are the subjects of a miniature painting.

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Masterpieces of the East - The Golden Throne

Stories behind iconic artefacts from the Indian subcontinent. This edition examines a golden ceremonial throne made for the Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Punjab.

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Masterpieces of the East - The Great Stupa Sculptures

The stories behind iconic artefacts from the Indian subcontinent. This edition examines stone carvings which originally adorned a vast Buddhist monument.

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Masterpieces of the East - The Hamzanama

Stories behind iconic artefacts from the Indian subcontinent. This edition examines the 16th century Hamzanama paintings, one of the great masterpieces of Mughal art.

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Masterpieces of the East - The Tara Statue

The series about iconic artefacts from the Indian subcontinent takes a look at the near life-size bronze statue of the Buddhist goddess Tara.

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Masterpieces of the East - Tippoo's Tiger

Series revealing the stories behind iconic artefacts from the Indian subcontinent. This edition examines a wooden model of a tiger once owned by the Sultan of Mysore.

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