Lahore Museum

Lahore Museum

also called  Central Museum,  

      in Lahore, Pak., archaeological museum opened in 1894 and containing examples of the arts and crafts of the province of Punjab, including sculpture, coins, and Kangra (Pahari) and Mughal paintings and fabrics. Greco-Buddhist sculptures excavated from sites in the Peshāwar district are on display. The central part of the archaeological gallery has a stūpa drum of Sikri, carved with scenes from Buddha's life. The Central Museum's collection of jewelry is especially notable, with objects from the Trans-Indus territory. There is also a comprehensive collection of musical instruments and a good collection of elaborately ornamented arms and armour. The museum's Tibetan section contains some remarkable specimens of Lamaistic temple banners.

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