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Terracotta Vase
x broken single-piece vase
x from Eastern India
x belonging to 3-4th century CE
x intricately decorated with the motifs of elephants,
x a female riding a crocodile, aquatic animals, etc.
x symbolises ancient Indian artistry in pottery

Stone Sculpture

x limestone sculpture
x from South India
x belonging to 1st century BCE-1st century CE
x depicts a turban-clad male standing, accompanied by two
women and an elephant rider
x lower section contains a horse’s head and a wheel
x notable for its historical significance

Lord Buddha
x standing sandstone sculpture
x from North India
x belonging to 15-16th century CE
x serene figure draped in a flowy robe
x depicts Lord Buddha performing the abhaya mudra symbolises
peace and spiritual wisdom

Lord Ganesha
x bronze sculpture
x from South India
x belonging to 17-18th century CE
x four-armed sculpture depicts the deity holding a pasa, tusk,
modak and parasu
x noted for its South Indian bronze craftsmanship and religious
devotion

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