Titled 'Indian Buddhist Art', the exhibition is part of the year-long 'Glimpses of India' celebrations, organised by the government to promote cultural ties between the two countries.
"Among the over 90 exhibits are rare paintings, thangkas, sculptures, manuscripts, 'tamra patras' and other valuable art work of historical value which trace the evolution of Buddhist art in India," Counsel, Culture at the Indian Consulate in Shanghai, Vijay Bhatia told PTI here.
Speaking of the scale, Bhatia said, "It is unprecedented and possibly one of the largest-ever exhibitions on Buddhist art held in China".
The exhibition was inaugurated by Indian Ambassador to China, Ashok Kantha. It will end in February after which it would travel to Tokyo, Bhatia said.
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As part of the 'Friendly Exchange', a 100-member youth delegation today visited the city as part of its eight-day tour of China.
During its stay in the country, the delegates, chosen from various fields were offered a window into the Chinese history, culture and the thinking of the youth in China.
"We have received good response from the audience in China. And, we are expecting more programmes in coming days," the embassy official said.