Indian 13th Century Sculpture Krishna Bronze Statue

Indian 13th Century Sculpture Krishna Bronze Statue

This is a bronze statue of Krishna from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This statue reflects the image of Krishna, one of the incarnations of the Hindu god Vishnu. Krishna is not only a deeply worshipped god in Hinduism, but also an important role in the epic Mahabharata. This sculpture has been identified as a cultural relic from the 13th to 14th centuries and is currently preserved in the Museum of World Cultures and Peoples in Barcelona, Spain. It is not only a symbol of Indian culture, but also an important heritage of cross-cultural communication.
Indian marble temple pillars

Indian marble temple pillars

Indian marble temple pillars are from Jain temples in India. It is now located at the British Museum in London. Production and twelfth century.
Indian Warrior Stele

Indian Warrior Stele

The Museu de Arqueologia in Lisbon, Portugal, houses a work called the Estela De Guerreiro Hindu, which was made in the 10th to 13th and 16th centuries. The back of this artwork is carved with warriors from the Sousa family. The museum is the most important archaeological museum in Portugal, located in Lisbon and founded by Jos é Leite de Vasconcelos in 1893.
Red sandstone statue of Shiva

Red sandstone statue of Shiva

The mentioned artwork is called 'Shiva God Made of Red Sandstone', created in the late 10th century AD, and is now collected at the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. Shiva is the god of destruction and regeneration in Hinduism. The god Shiva on this statue is depicted in an elegant posture, with jewelry decorations hanging from the belt, pendants hanging from the ears, and a carefully crafted dome hairstyle on the hair. Shiva is depicted as a celestial couple worshipped. The dynamic triple bending posture of Shiva, known as tribhanga, is closely related to the prescribed movements of the body, limbs, and gestures in classical Indian dance.
The igneous rock statue of Yoga Buddha, a cultural relic from the Chola period in India

The igneous rock statue of Yoga Buddha, a cultural relic from the Chola period in India

Yoga Buddha is a very important deity in Indian history, and his story and image occupy a significant position in Indian yoga culture. Archaeologists have discovered a large number of stone sculptures and pottery seals in the Harappan and Mohenjodaro cultures of the Indus Valley civilization, featuring figures in yoga and meditation postures. There are many cross legged (described as yoga sitting posture) human figures on the Harappa seal, and the statues are now collected at the Minneapolis Museum of Art.
Bronze statue from the Sultanate of Delhi, India, depicting the Buddha's achievement without impurities

Bronze statue from the Sultanate of Delhi, India, depicting the Buddha's achievement without impurities

This statue, named the Pure Accomplishment Buddha, is one of the Five Wisdom Tathagatas in Tibetan Buddhism. It is related to the achievements of the Buddhist path and the destruction of poison. His name means' pure achievement '. His spouse is Tara, meaning the one who liberates, and his mount is Garuda. He belongs to the business family, whose family emblem is the Double Diamond Rod. This statue is made of copper and is currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. It was made in the 13th century AD, between 1200 and 1300 AD. This statue is a representative work of Tibetan Buddhist art, showcasing the artistic style and techniques of that period.
Indian Shiva Nataraja Igneous Rock Statue from the Chola Period

Indian Shiva Nataraja Igneous Rock Statue from the Chola Period

Shiva is one of the three main gods of Hinduism. Its predecessor was the god of reproduction, "Beast Lord," and the god of Vedic storms, Tatra, during the Indus Civilization era. It had a dual personality of reproduction and destruction, creation and destruction, presenting various bizarre and bizarre appearances, mainly including the Linga, Gentle, Superhuman, Dance King, Rika, and Half Girl. Linga is the most basic symbol of Shiva. Like many gods in mythology, due to Shiva's omniscient and omnipotent nature, her gender is not fixed, but changes at any time according to her different appearances. In Buddhist literature, Shiva is referred to as the Great Self in Heaven, residing at the top of the realm of colors, and is the ruler of the three thousand realms.
The brass statue of Shiva Temple during the reign of King Mahler in India, titled 'Palace Brass Lion'

The brass statue of Shiva Temple during the reign of King Mahler in India, titled 'Palace Brass Lion'

The brass lion, at the Shiva Temple in Barktapur Durbar Square. This temple is built directly in front of the palace. This metal lion was built in the 18th century and is made of brass with a thin layer of other metal coating on top. Nepal's metal products were later introduced. The oldest sculptures are usually built from stone. It is believed that the first batch of metal statue workers in the early days were Buddhist monks working for their Vihara religious school. In the past two or three centuries, metal works have flourished during the reign of King Mahler, when metal sculptures were coated with additional metal as a protective layer and decoration to eliminate degradation and corrosion.
The statue of kaolin during the reign of Ramapala, India "Skywalker Bodhisattva of Mercy"

The statue of kaolin during the reign of Ramapala, India "Skywalker Bodhisattva of Mercy"

The sculpture is an artifact from the reign of Bihar, Para Dynasty, Ramapala (1078 AD/79 to at least 1130 AD) in eastern India. The name is "Skywalker Mercy Bodhisattva. The sculpture is very finely decorated, made of kaolin with traces of pigment. This sculpture is the image of Avalokitesvara, a powerful and compassionate bodhisattva, sitting in an elegant posture with the image of Amitabha above his head. This image is a compassionate bodhisattva that brings liberation to evil spirits. To the right of Avallokitsvara is the Green Mother, holding a lotus flower in his hand, and to his left is the four-armed goddess, holding a rosary and a water bottle in his hand.
Bronze statue of the Chola period in Tamil Nadu, South India Shiva, King of Dance

Bronze statue of the Chola period in Tamil Nadu, South India Shiva, King of Dance

The statue is a work from the Chola period (900-1200 AD) in Tamil Nadu, South India, depicting Shiva, the king of dance. The statue measures: 113 x 102 x 30 cm overall and is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. In this statue, Shiva is depicted as the source of all movement in the universe. His dance of destruction is accompanied by the arc of flame, symbolizing the demise of the universe at the end of an era. Four hands hold different objects, including flame and drum, representing destruction and creation respectively. The right foot steps on a dwarf demon, symbolizing the smashing of ignorance.
Classical Indian period igneous statue "Yoga goddess holding a jar (Yogini with a jar)"

Classical Indian period igneous statue "Yoga goddess holding a jar (Yogini with a jar)"

The statue is known as the "Yoga goddess holding a jar" and was made during the classical Indian period in the early 10th century AD. In the Indian subcontinent and many indigenous beliefs, the goddess is seen as the embodiment of life-giving energy. The goddess known here as yoga gracefully demonstrates complete control over the body. She holds a jar in her hand that may contain drugs, demonstrating her healing powers. Her now fractured left lower limb used to hold a skull cup for drinking. The sculpture was once enshrined in a circular open-air temple, along with at least 15 other goddesses, each believed to have unique powers, and is now in the collection of the Minneapolis Museum of Art.
Minneapolis Art Gallery Collection 12th Century Bronze Statue of Shiva Nataraja, India

Minneapolis Art Gallery Collection 12th Century Bronze Statue of Shiva Nataraja, India

The Hindu god Shiva appears in several incarnations. Here, Shiva appears as the king of the dance. He raised his left foot in an elegant dancing pose. In his upper right hand, Nataraja holds a drum, the sound of which embodies creation. The flame he held in his upper left hand symbolized destruction. Together they symbolize the creation and destruction of the universe. The gestures of the lower left and lower right palms of the icon indicate protection. The foot resting on the demon's back symbolizes the elimination of ignorance, while the raised left foot symbolizes salvation. A now-missing ring of fire, symbolizing the simultaneous and continuing creation and destruction of the universe, will surround the bronze icon.