WASHINGTON DC, Stati Uniti — Una statua in bronzo della regina Sembiyan Mahadevi raffigurata come la dea Parvati, risalente al 990 d.C. circa, esposta alla Freer Gallery of Art di Washington DC. Questa squisita scultura indiana della dinastia Chola esemplifica le sofisticate tecniche di fusione in bronzo e l'intricata iconografia dell'arte indù dell'India meridionale.
6896 x 4602 px | 58,4 x 39 cm | 23 x 15,3 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
3 luglio 2012
Ubicazione:
Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
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Photograph by David Coleman. The bronze statue of Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi as the Goddess Parvati, housed in the Freer Gallery of Art, is a masterpiece of Chola Dynasty bronze casting from South India. Created around 990 CE, this sculpture exemplifies the pinnacle of artistic achievement during a period renowned for its bronze craftsmanship. The statue portrays Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi, a prominent royal patron of the arts, in the guise of Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. This fusion of royal portraiture and divine iconography was a common practice in Chola art, reflecting the concept of divine kingship and the close relationship between royalty and religious patronage. The sculpture would have been crafted using the lost-wax technique, allowing for intricate details in the goddess's ornaments, clothing, and facial features. Typical of Chola bronzes, the figure likely exhibits a graceful posture, elaborate jewelry, and symbolic attributes associated with Parvati. The Freer Gallery of Art, part of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, provides an ideal setting for this remarkable artifact. Opened in 1923, the gallery is known for its extensive collection of Asian art, including significant holdings of South Asian sculptures. This statue of Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi as Parvati serves as a testament to the artistic, religious, and political sophistication of the Chola Dynasty, offering visitors insight into the intricate relationships between art, religion, and royal power in medieval South India.
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