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Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.DBahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25
Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday, Folio 213 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.DBahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday, Folio 213 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25
Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin, Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet)... A.H. 931 / AFarhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin, Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25
Battle between Alexander and Darius, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet)... A.H. 931 / A.DBattle between Alexander and Darius, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25
Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday, Folio 230 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.DBahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday, Folio 230 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25
India and the Campaigns of the Middle East, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Map showing British India coloured pink as part of the British Empire, Afghanistan, Persia, Asia Minor, Arabia
The Afghan War, 1879: The Death of Major Wigram Battye in the Battle of Futtehabad, April 2, (1901). British soldier Major Wigram Battye (1842-1879)
The Afghan War, 1878-80: 91st Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkas storming Gandia Mullah, 1901The Afghan War, 1878-80: 91st Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkas storming Gandia Mullah, (1901). Episode during the Battle of Kandahar in the Second Anglo-Afghan War in Afghanistan
Harun al-Rashid and the inside a hammam (From a Manuscript of the Khamsa of Nizami), c. 1495. Found in the collection of British Library
Battle between the Khwarezmian army and the Mongols. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal His)Battle between the Khwarezmian army and the Mongols. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France
Plan of the Road from the Shutargardan Pass to Cabul, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]
Sher Ali Khan, Emir of Afghanistan, (1900). Sher Ali Khan (1824-1879) was the ruler of Afghanistan when the Second Anglo-Afghan War broke out in 1878
British army entering the Bolan Pass from Dadur, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. Artist: James AtkinsonBritish army entering the Bolan Pass from Dadur, First Anglo-Afghan War, 1838-1842. The British fought the Anglo-Afghan Wars in an attempt to block the expansion of Russias sphere of influence
View of Cabul, c1891. Creator: James GrantView of Cabul, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Mountaineers of Afghanistan, c1891. Creator: James GrantMountaineers of Afghanistan, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Assassination of Sir Alexander Burnes, c1891. Creator: James GrantAssassination of Sir Alexander Burnes, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
View in Afghanistan, c1891. Creator: James GrantView in Afghanistan, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd-5th century. Creator: UnknownHead of Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd-5th century
Head of a Bodhisattva, Kushan period, About 3rd / 5th century. Creator: UnknownHead of a Bodhisattva, Kushan period, About 3rd/5th century
Male Head, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: UnknownMale Head, 2nd/3rd century
Head of an Adorant, 4th / 5th century. Creator: UnknownHead of an Adorant, 4th/5th century
Head of a Female Deity, 4th / 5th century. Creator: UnknownHead of a Female Deity, 4th/5th century
Head of a Female Adorant, 4th / 5th century. Creator: UnknownHead of a Female Adorant, 4th/5th century
Walking Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd / 4th century. Creator: UnknownWalking Buddha, Kushan period, 3rd/4th century
Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd / 5th century. Creator: UnknownHead of a Bodhisattva, 3rd/5th century
Four-Armed Seated God Ganesha, Shahi period, 7th / 8th century. Creator: UnknownFour-Armed Seated God Ganesha, Shahi period, 7th/8th century. Made in Afghanistan, or what is now Pakistan
Veneration of the Buddhas Relics, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: UnknownVeneration of the Buddhas Relics, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Afghanistan or Pakistan)
Afghan Throw, c. 1938. Creator: Erwin StenzelAfghan Throw, c. 1938
Oil Lamp (Cheragh), Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1353), Early 13th century. Creator: UnknownOil Lamp (Cheragh), Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1353), Early 13th century
The Harmless Necessary Cat. Punch, 2 October 1907, 1907. Private Collection
Afghan Carriage Robe, c. 1937. Creator: J. Howard IamsAfghan Carriage Robe, c. 1937
Rival sportsmen. "I say now, as I have said before, that there is room enoughRival sportsmen. " I say now, as I have said before, that there is room enough in Asia for both England and Russia", - Lord Beacon, 1878. Private Collection
Ewer, Iran or Afghanistan, ca. 1180-1210. Creator: UnknownEwer, Iran or Afghanistan, ca. 1180-1210. Harpies and astrological imagery heighten the auspiciousness of this ornament
Afghan or Circassian Armour, 1843. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert AdamsonAfghan or Circassian Armour, 1843
Decorative Drawing, first half 15th century. Creator: UnknownDecorative Drawing, first half 15th century
Preparation for a Feast, Folio from a Divan of Jami, late 15th century. Creator: UnknownPreparation for a Feast, Folio from a Divan of Jami, late 15th century
The Eavesdropper, Folio 47r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa... caThe Eavesdropper, Folio 47r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, ca. 1430
Bahram Gur in the Dark Palace on Saturday, Folio 207 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.DBahram Gur in the Dark Palace on Saturday, Folio 207 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25
Bahram Gur in the Green Palace on Monday, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A. HBahram Gur in the Green Palace on Monday, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25
How a Braggart was Drowned in a Well, Folio 33v from a Haft Paikar... ca. 1430How a Braggart was Drowned in a Well, Folio 33v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, ca. 1430
Illuminated Frontispiece of a Bustan of Sa di, dated A. H. 920 / A. D. 1514Illuminated Frontispiece of a Bustan of Sa di, dated A.H. 920/ A.D. 1514
Conquest of Baghdad by Timur, Folio from a Zafarnama... Dhu l Hijja 839 A.H. / A.DConquest of Baghdad by Timur, Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victory), Dhu l Hijja 839 A.H./A.D. June-July 1436
Funeral Procession, Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds), A. H. 892 / AFuneral Procession, Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds), dated A.H. 892/ A.D. 1487
Allusion to Sura 27: 16, Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds), A. H. 892 / A. DAllusion to Sura 27:16, Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds), A.H. 892/A.D. 1486
Journey of the Prophet Muhammad, Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh... ca. 1425Journey of the Prophet Muhammad, Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories), ca. 1425
The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince, Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-tair... A.HThe Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince, Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds), dated A.H. 892/A.D. 1487
A Stallion, ca. 1601-6. Creator: Habiballah of SavaA Stallion, ca. 1601-6
Jonah and the Whale, Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)... caJonah and the Whale, Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru, ca. 1425