Threads of Time: India’s Ancient Links Woven at CSMVS

The exhibition spans 5,000 years, from the Harappan civilization to the Gupta Empire, and showcases India’s exchanges with Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Persia, and China. Visitors can view rare objects such as a Roman pepper pot from 300 CE England, Harappan ornaments from Uttar Pradesh, and sculptures from Greece and Rome. Supported by Getty’s Sharing Collections Programme, the initiative marks Mumbai’s first globally curated gallery of this scale.  

Notable updates  
• Exhibition titled *Networks of the Past* opened at CSMVS Mumbai on Dec 12, 2025  
• Features 300 artefacts sourced from 15 Indian and global museums  
• Highlights India’s links with Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Persia, and China  
• Artefacts include Harappan ornaments, Roman pepper pots, Chinese bronzes, and Syrian gold jewellery  
• Supported by Getty’s Sharing Collections Programme; four years in the making  

Major takeaway  
The exhibition positions India as a vital hub in ancient global networks, underscoring its enduring role in shaping world civilizations.  

Sources: Hindustan Times, Times of India, Free Press Journal