India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Gujarat
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Gujarat
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 16.01.1989
Date of issue: 16.01.1989
Pin code: 390001
Pin code: 390001
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Vadodara
PO Name: Vadodara
Description: The Baroda Museum, established in 1894 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, not only preserves the Akota bronze sculptures but also houses a vast collection of art, sculpture and ethnographic exhibits. The picture gallery of the museum houses works of famous British painters like Turner and Constable, making the museum culturally rich. The Akota-bronze Jain sculptures housed in the gallery represent an important collection of heritage. Discovered near Akota Baroda itself, a chamardharini (chauri bearer) stands in a tribhanga posture on a carefully carved lotus sculpture.
Description: The Baroda Museum, established in 1894 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, not only preserves the Akota bronze sculptures but also houses a vast collection of art, sculpture and ethnographic exhibits. The picture gallery of the museum houses works of famous British painters like Turner and Constable, making the museum culturally rich. The Akota-bronze Jain sculptures housed in the gallery represent an important collection of heritage. Discovered near Akota Baroda itself, a chamardharini (chauri bearer) stands in a tribhanga posture on a carefully carved lotus sculpture.
It represents the western part of India during the Chaulukya period of the mid-11th to 12th centuries. Only two bronze sculptures are clearly dated, but the others have all been dated by archaeologist Shri U.P. Shah using paleographic analysis. The collection here includes bronze statues of the Gupta and post-Gupta period, which are valuable for understanding metal art and the development of metallurgical techniques during that time. The place was a notable Jain centre in the 5th century AD, with references in historical Jain texts. The bronze statues were probably buried in the ground to protect them from Muslim invaders, especially during the Khilji period. Some of the famous works include the statue of Jeevant Swami, an early representation of Mahavira as a prince, as well as various statues of Tirthankaras such as Parshvanatha. These works, such as the engraved Jeevant Swami and depictions of deities such as Ambika and Saraswati, reflect Indian art and provide valuable insights into the religious and artistic traditions of the time.
It represents the western part of India during the Chaulukya period of the mid-11th to 12th centuries. Only two bronze sculptures are clearly dated, but the others have all been dated by archaeologist Shri U.P. Shah using paleographic analysis. The collection here includes bronze statues of the Gupta and post-Gupta period, which are valuable for understanding metal art and the development of metallurgical techniques during that time. The place was a notable Jain centre in the 5th century AD, with references in historical Jain texts. The bronze statues were probably buried in the ground to protect them from Muslim invaders, especially during the Khilji period. Some of the famous works include the statue of Jeevant Swami, an early representation of Mahavira as a prince, as well as various statues of Tirthankaras such as Parshvanatha. These works, such as the engraved Jeevant Swami and depictions of deities such as Ambika and Saraswati, reflect Indian art and provide valuable insights into the religious and artistic traditions of the time.