Heras Institute of Indian
History & Culture Maharashtra
Displayed at the Heras Institute arc collections of Mesopotamian antiquities
like cylindrical seals and terracotta objects. The Indian antiquities include
prehisto'ric pottery, sculpture from Gandhara, Mathura and the Gupta schools.
There are Hindu, Jain and Buddhist icons. However the most interesting section
is on Christian ivories from Gba. On view are images of saints, the Virgin Mary
and Jesus Christ.
Heras Institute of Indian History and Culture
St. Xavier's College
Bombay 400 001
Timing: 2.00 pm lo 4.00 pm on Thursdays and by appointment on other weekdays.
Closed on Sundays and government holidays
