artefacts

National capital to now host Khajuraho exhibition on repatriated artefacts

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National capital to now host Khajuraho exhibition on repatriated artefacts

The exhibition showcasing 26 repatriated Indian antiquities, put up at the Khajuraho G20 culture group meeting, would now be displayed in the national capital in a bid to keep the spotlight on the prevention of illicit trafficking of antiquities. The exhibition titled “Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” includes historical gems like the 12th century Dancing Ganesha, … Read more

Pune’s Zapurza Museum: Celebrating a collector’s unique journey of art & culture

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Pune’s Zapurza Museum: Celebrating a collector’s unique journey of art & culture

It is a journey that began when people came to pawn family heirlooms at the jewellers. A sixth-generation jeweler, Ajit Gadgil, couldn’t help but admire the artefacts and realise some of these were rare pieces of craftsmanship and needed to be preserved. He found it impossible to melt these priceless pieces for the metal and … Read more