Sanchi Archaeological Museum

23°28′46″N 77°44′23″E / 23.47941°N 77.739616°E / 23.47941; 77.739616TypeArchaeologicalWebsiteasi.nic.in/museum-sanchi

The Sanchi Archaeological Museum is a museum near the archaeological site of Sanchi. It houses various artifacts which were found in the nearby Buddhist complex.[1][2] It was established in 1919, by John Marshall, the then director of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Gallery

  • Remains of one of the Pillars of Ashoka, displayed at the museum.
    Remains of one of the Pillars of Ashoka, displayed at the museum.
  • Avalokitesvara Head. Sandstone. Circa 12th Century CE.
    Avalokitesvara Head. Sandstone. Circa 12th Century CE.
  • Sanchi capital of Ashoka.
    Sanchi capital of Ashoka.
  • Sanchi capital of Ashokan pillar.
    Sanchi capital of Ashokan pillar.
  • Gupta capital.
    Gupta capital.
  • Sanchi Pillar 35 Vajrapani statue.
    Sanchi Pillar 35 Vajrapani statue.
  • Buddha 400-500 CE.
    Buddha 400-500 CE.
  • Naga in human form 400-500 CE.
    Naga in human form 400-500 CE.

References

  1. ^ Archaeological Survey of India
  2. ^ Sanchi Archaeological Museum page

Sources

  • Catalogue of the Sanchi Archaeological Museum (1922)
  • Sanchi Museum Website with photo galleries
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