for your inspiration: art from the freer and sackler galleries

Horse: China, Han dynasty (206 B.C. – A.D. 220)

Ganesha, the elephant god
South India, Mysore region, 13th century

Foundation Inscription: Iran, Persepolis, southern terrace wall, paper, ca 1923–35

Ritual Wine Vessel: Eastern Zhou dynasty, 8th century B.C.

Celestial Dancer: India, state of Karnataka, 12th century