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