With reference to the Akota bronze hoard, consider the following statements: 1. It was found on the outskirts of Baroda and dates between the 5th and 7th centuries CE. 2. These bronzes are devoid of any inlay work. 3. Stylistically, these bronzes were influenced solely by the Mathura school of art. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to the Akota bronze hoard, consider the following statements:

It was found on the outskirts of Baroda and dates between the 5th and 7th centuries CE.
These bronzes are devoid of any inlay work.
Stylistically, these bronzes were influenced solely by the Mathura school of art.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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From NCERT An Introduction to Indian Art · Page 2

Options

A1 and 3 only
B1 only
C1, 2 and 3
D2 only

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Solution

The correct option is
1 only

Explanation

The Akota bronzes represent a major school of Jain metal sculpture from Western India (Gujarat). Discovered in the mid-20th century, this hoard provides significant evidence of the artistic transition from the Gupta period to the medieval regional styles.

Statement 1 is Correct:
The hoard was discovered at Akota, a site on the outskirts of Baroda (Vadodara) in Gujarat. Chronologically, the sculptures in this hoard are dated broadly between the 5th and 12th centuries CE, with the earliest and most significant examples belonging to the late 5th to 7th centuries CE. This period marks the emergence of a distinct Western Indian school of art.

Statement 2 is Incorrect:
The Akota bronzes are renowned for their technical sophistication, particularly the use of inlay work. Artisans frequently used silver and copper to inlay the eyes, crowns, and garments of the Tirthankara images. This technique is a distinguishing feature of the Western Indian bronze style and contradicts the claim that they are devoid of inlay work.

Statement 3 is Incorrect:
Stylistically, the Akota bronzes do not rely solely on the Mathura school. While they retain the modeling and grace associated with the classical Gupta style (Sarnath School), they also exhibit distinct regional characteristics, such as a broader chest and specific drapery styles. The influence is a blend of the classical Gupta idiom and emerging regional trends, rather than being exclusively derived from Mathura.

Key Takeaway:
The Akota bronzes are Jain sculptures from Gujarat (5th-12th century CE) characterized by the lost-wax technique and exquisite silver/copper inlay work, representing the Western Indian School of art.

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