If the Chola bronzes feature faces that are circular with sharp, long noses, the Pallava bronzes are renowned for long faces and attention to detail in the garments. The Chera bronzes are heavy on ornamentation, says the curator. Titled Vishapaharana, it belongs to the 9th Century AD, and was found in Kilappudanur in Nannilam taluk. Then, there’s Ayyanar on Elephant (16th Century AD), found in Thagur, undivided Thanjavur district, and the evocative one of Parvati with an attendant found in Sirugamani near Tiruchi in the 15th Century. (May 18 is International Museum Day.

Source: The Hindu May 16, 2017 11:01 UTC