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Afghanistan Collection

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: An Ambuscade, (1901). Creator: Unknown

An Ambuscade, (1901). Creator: Unknown
An Ambuscade, (1901). Ambush during the Second Afghan War, Afghanistan, in 1878: local fighters lie in wait for British forces. After a painting made late 19th-early 20th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Group of the Police Force newly organised in Bengal, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

Group of the Police Force newly organised in Bengal, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Group of the Police Force newly organised in Bengal, 1864. Engraving from a photograph. 'The group consists of the district Superintendent, two Inspectors, a head constable, a constable

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: The altar of Surkh Kotal Temple. Creator: Unknown photographer

The altar of Surkh Kotal Temple. Creator: Unknown photographer
The altar of Surkh Kotal Temple. Found in the Collection of the Nationalmuseum von Afghanistan, Kabul.

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: The stairs of Surkh Kotal Temple. Creator: Unknown photographer

The stairs of Surkh Kotal Temple. Creator: Unknown photographer
The stairs of Surkh Kotal Temple. Found in the Collection of the Nationalmuseum von Afghanistan, Kabul.

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: The Markore (Capra megaceros), 1858. Creator: Unknown

The Markore (Capra megaceros), 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Markore (Capra megaceros), 1858. This animal is a native of certain parts of the Western Himalayas, and is likewise found in the high ranges of Persia and Affghanistan

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: The Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Horse Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1876. 1. Mr. J. Barker's "Liverpool", first-prize heavy-weight hunter. 2. Mr

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Head of a Goddess, 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Goddess, 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Goddess, 1st century BC

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Bust of a Goddess, 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown

Bust of a Goddess, 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown
Bust of a Goddess, 1st century BC

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Animal, 1st century. Creator: Unknown

Animal, 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Animal, 1st century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Female Bust, 1st century. Creator: Unknown

Female Bust, 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Female Bust, 1st century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: British and native officers of Fane's Horse serving in China, 1860. Creator: Unknown

British and native officers of Fane's Horse serving in China, 1860. Creator: Unknown
British and native officers of Fane's Horse serving in China, 1860. These corps of irregular cavalry occupy a notable position in the expeditionary army to China

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: AI Image - Illustration of an Indian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images

AI Image - Illustration of an Indian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: AI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images

AI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Illustration of a South Asian Father Christmas, 2023

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Votive Figure, 7th century. Creator: Unknown

Votive Figure, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Votive Figure, 7th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Animal with Rectangular Body, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown

Animal with Rectangular Body, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Animal with Rectangular Body, 5th-6th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Horse Bust, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown

Horse Bust, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Horse Bust, 5th-6th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Head of a Ram, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Ram, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Ram, 5th-6th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Elongated Female Head, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown

Elongated Female Head, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Elongated Female Head, 5th-6th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Female Figure, 5th century. Creator: Unknown

Female Figure, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, 5th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Head of a Mourning Female (image 2 of 6), 4th-5th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Mourning Female (image 2 of 6), 4th-5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Mourning Female (image 2 of 6), 4th-5th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Male Head with Hat, 4th-5th century. Creator: Unknown

Male Head with Hat, 4th-5th century. Creator: Unknown
Male Head with Hat, 4th-5th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Head of Buddha Shakyamuni, 4th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of Buddha Shakyamuni, 4th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Buddha Shakyamuni, 4th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Head of the Emaciated Buddha, 4th century. Creator: Unknown

Head of the Emaciated Buddha, 4th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of the Emaciated Buddha, 4th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Lion Bust, 3rd-4th century. Creator: Unknown

Lion Bust, 3rd-4th century. Creator: Unknown
Lion Bust, 3rd-4th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Lion Figure (Front Half), 3rd century BC. Creator: Unknown

Lion Figure (Front Half), 3rd century BC. Creator: Unknown
Lion Figure (Front Half), 3rd century BC

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Bird, 2nd millenium B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Bird, 2nd millenium B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Bird, 2nd millenium B.C

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: A Baroque Lady, 2nd century BC. Creator: Unknown

A Baroque Lady, 2nd century BC. Creator: Unknown
A Baroque Lady, 2nd century BC

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Quadraped with Bowl and Three Cockerels, 2nd century. Creator: Unknown

Quadraped with Bowl and Three Cockerels, 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Quadraped with Bowl and Three Cockerels, 2nd century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Horse with Bowl, 2nd century. Creator: Unknown

Horse with Bowl, 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Horse with Bowl, 2nd century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Bust of a Goddess, 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown

Bust of a Goddess, 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown
Bust of a Goddess, 1st century BC

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Head of a Goddess, 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown

Head of a Goddess, 1st century BC. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Goddess, 1st century BC

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Kandaharien Sujet Persan, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Kandaharien Sujet Persan, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Kandaharien Sujet Persan, c1797

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Boss with Feline (Possibly a Leopard) within a Roundel, 6th-8th century. Creator: Unknown

Boss with Feline (Possibly a Leopard) within a Roundel, 6th-8th century. Creator: Unknown
Boss with Feline (Possibly a Leopard) within a Roundel, 6th-8th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Lion-Shaped Support, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown

Lion-Shaped Support, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Lion-Shaped Support, 12th-13th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Plaque, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown

Plaque, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque, 12th-13th century

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Osman Khan, Wuzeer to Shah Soojah - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown

Osman Khan, Wuzeer to Shah Soojah - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown
Osman Khan, Wuzeer to Shah Soojah - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. This noble-looking chief, after following the fortunes of his Sovereign

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Jar, between c.2700 and c.2500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Jar, between c.2700 and c.2500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Jar, between c.2700 and c.2500 B.C

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Seated Female Figure (image 1 of 3), between c.2500 and c.1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Seated Female Figure (image 1 of 3), between c.2500 and c.1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Seated Female Figure (image 1 of 3), between c.2500 and c.1500 B.C

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Ceremonial Grooved Column, between c.2000 and c.1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Ceremonial Grooved Column, between c.2000 and c.1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Grooved Column, between c.2000 and c.1500 B.C

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Ornament in the form of a Dragon Biting His Tail, 3rd century BC. Creator: Unknown

Ornament in the form of a Dragon Biting His Tail, 3rd century BC. Creator: Unknown
Ornament in the form of a Dragon Biting His Tail, 3rd century BC

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Reliquary (image 3 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Reliquary (image 3 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary (image 3 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Reliquary (image 2 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Reliquary (image 2 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary (image 2 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Map of the Tirah Campaign, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Map of the Tirah Campaign, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Tirah Campaign, c1900. The Tirah expedition was an Indian frontier campaign from September 1897 to April 1898. Tirah is a mountainous tract of country in what was formally known as

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: The Lawrence Testimonial, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Lawrence Testimonial, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Lawrence Testimonial, 1856. Candelabrum presented to Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence, ...President of the Board of Administration for the Affairs of the Punjaub [Punjab]'

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Sun god Surya on his chariot. Copy of a painted mural inside the niche of a Bamiyan Buddha... 1935

Sun god Surya on his chariot. Copy of a painted mural inside the niche of a Bamiyan Buddha... 1935
Sun god Surya on his chariot. Copy of a painted mural inside the niche of a Bamiyan Buddha from the 7th century. Destroyed by th, 1935. Found in the collection of the Musee Guimet, Paris

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: Russian Bear on the Prowl in Bulgaria, Armenia and Afghanistan (Punch magazine, 1886), 1886

Russian Bear on the Prowl in Bulgaria, Armenia and Afghanistan (Punch magazine, 1886), 1886. Creator: Anonymous
Russian Bear on the Prowl in Bulgaria, Armenia and Afghanistan (Punch magazine, 1886), 1886. Private Collection

Background imageAfghanistan Collection: First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. Artist: James Atkinson

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. Artist: James Atkinson
First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. The British army passing through the Meyden valley on the march from Meyden to Urghundee



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