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Karnataka Government Museum And Venkatappa Art Gallery
Established in 1865, the museum houses sculptures from the Hoysala, Gandhara, etc. periods. Also on view are antiquities from Mohenjodaro and terracotta from Mathura.
The painting section includes miniature paintings from the Rajasthani and Pahari schools. There are also traditional glass and other paintings from the Mysore school. Among the miscellaneous items are ivory carvings and inlay work, sandalwood caskets and other objects and arms and armoury.
Karnataka Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery, Kasturba Road Bangalore
Tel: 564483
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