Metal sculptures became popular throughout India during the post-Gupta period. In South India, they mastered the art of making huge exquisite sculptures with great stress on designs and details. The art achieved its zenith in the Chola period. Bronze statues in timeless and classic poses and styles from the Chola dynasty (900 AD). These statues have been made by Swamimalai artisans of Tamilnadu, in southern India, using the lost wax technique from ancient times. The utsava murthis (idols) of temples, which are taken out in procession during temple festivals were made of bronze and panchaloha. For the collector, an exclusive assortment of different styles of sculptures and figurines in bronze.
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