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The Chola Empire's Lost Bronze Masterpieces
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the world of Chola bronze casting, focusing on the lost-wax process used to create iconic Nataraja statues. They explore the role of the ustri (master craftsmen), the patronage of queens like Sembiyan Mahadevi, and the export of these bronzes to Sri Lanka and Srivijaya. The episode also touches on the theft and recovery of Chola bronzes in modern times, including the 2006 return of a Nataraja from the Norton Simon Museum. Listeners will learn about the cire perdue technique, the significance of the Nataraja pose, and how these sculptures served as…
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