The sculptures are ‘Shiva Nataraja’ belonging to the Chola period, circa 990; ‘Somaskanda’ of the Chola period, 12th century; and ‘Saint Sundarar with Paravai' of the Vijayanagar period, 16th century.
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US museum to return three ancient bronze sculptures to India illegally taken from country's temples
The United States will return three ancient bronze sculptures stolen from Tamil Nadu temples after detailed provenance research confirmed their illegal removal. The Smithsonian's National Museum of ...
The return comes as the museum began a systematic review of its South Asia collection, examining ownership records and transaction histories.
The arrangement, the museum said said, reflects its commitment to transparency and ethical stewardship. | World News ...
The agreement between the two countries states that the Shiva Nataraja sculpture, belonging to the Chola period from the 10th ...
Archaeologists have found 5,000-year-old ancient Egyptian rock art in the Sinai Desert that depicts the conquest of the ...
A newly analyzed rock panel reveals how early Egypt asserted power beyond the Nile, using violence, symbolism, and resources to shape an emerging empire.
When museums like the Louvre and the Met need an architect, they call Yantrasast. His latest project, Dib Bangkok, focuses ...
This month, the former contemporary curator celebrates a decade at the helm of the city’s largest cultural institution. What’s next? Sharpening the museum’s competitive edge.
Jan. 30 through Feb. 8 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas. attpac.org. (NEW) CURTAINS The musical whodunnit takes place ...
As the Chinese New Year approaches, the annual Yuyuan Lantern Festival kicked off in Shanghai on Monday and, for the first ...
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