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Which dynasty bronze sculptures are most famous?

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Which dynasty bronze sculptures are most famous?
The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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19th Century P.J. Mene Bronze Pointing Dog Statue
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in High Point, NC
The details of the casting are very crisp and realistic. P J Mene was one of the most famous casters of Animalia in the 19th century in France.
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Reynard" by P J Mêne
By P.J. Mêne
Located in London, GB
Raised upon a naturalistic base and signed P J Mêne ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 11 cm Width: 26 cm Depth...
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Antique 1870s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

P J Mêne, Greyhound And King Charles, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
By P.J. Mêne
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Greyhound and King Charles, bronze with brown patina signed PJ Mêne A prolific artist, Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1879) distinguished himself as one of the leading French animal sculpt...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Fox Hunting, bronze by P J Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Bronx, NY
The name of the creator, P J Mene, is signed in the foreground of the piece.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique P.J. Mene Signed French Bronze Sculpture of a Panting Dog Tied to a Post
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sculpture was done by the well known P.J. Mene of France, and dates to approximately 1875, but may date slightly later to after his death, and done in the period late Vi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Greyhound Bronze by P.J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century greyhound hard bronze patina by Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) dimension: 13 cm high, 17.5 cm long and 7 cm deep.
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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