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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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