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Which of the following is a key feature of Mathura school of sculpture?

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Iconography of Buddha and Hindu deities

The Mathura school developed indigenously around Mathura during the Kushana period.

It is known for early iconography of the Buddha as well as Hindu and Jain deities such as Vishnu, Shiva and the Tirthankaras, with a robust, smiling and fleshy style.

It used spotted red sandstone, not grey schist – grey schist is typical of the Gandhara school.

A high mirror-like polish is a hallmark of Mauryan sculpture, not Mathura.

Heavy Greek influence characterises Gandhara art; Mathura was largely indigenous.

Hence, Iconography of Buddha and Hindu deities.

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