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ASHUTOSH MUSEUM OF INDIAN ART
On display are basalt sculptures from Pala and Sena periods with its
distinctive blend of Hindu and Buddhist styles, as also sculpted clay panels from temples of the
Vishnupur region.
There are also interesting collections of patachitras, or painted scrolls from Bengal, playing
cards, palm leaf manuscripts, ritual objects, toys and dolls. The textiles
include embroidered kanthas, the patchwork and quilting textile technique, and saris from Baluchar
with their quaint figurative designs.
Ashutosh Museum of Indian Art
University of Calcutta, Centenary
Buildings
Calcutta
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