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The best copper idol of the Chola period is

  1. Natraj

  2. Murugan

  3. Venkateshwar

  4. Vishnu
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Explanation

The Chola period is renowned for its bronze sculptures, with the Nataraja idol being considered the finest example. These Nataraja bronzes depict Shiva as the cosmic dancer and are masterpieces of Indian art. The Chola artists perfected the lost-wax casting technique (cire perdue) to create these intricate bronze statues. The Nataraja from Chola period is now recognized worldwide as an icon of Indian art.

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