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Among the stone sculptures are
red sandstone reliefs from the 2nd century BC, Buddhist stupa at Bharhut are rare images and
statues from well known schools like
Gandhara, which saw the synthesis of Greek and Indian styles and
Mathura, a powerful art centre during the Kushana Period.
The large and impressive collection of textiles contain precious examples of Banaras silks and
brocades, embroidered shawls from Kashmir and the rare Chamba rumals, once used to wrap
ceremonial gifts and offerings were richly embroidered pieces with designs and stories from the life of
Krishna.
Bharat Kala Bhavan
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi Tel: 54291
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