Museo civico d'arte siamese Stefano Cardu
Museo civico d'arte siamese Stefano Cardu, Art museum in Cagliari, Italy.
Description
The Museo civico d'arte siamese Stefano Cardu is an art museum in Cagliari dedicated to Southeast Asian artistic works. The collection is housed within the Cittadella dei Musei complex and showcases pieces from traditional Siamese culture.
History
The collection originated with Stefano Cardu, who donated his Asian objects to the city of Cagliari in 1914. This gift formed the foundation for establishing the museum, which has preserved this important assemblage since then.
Culture
The museum displays Buddhist bronze sculptures, ivory and wood carvings, and manuscripts and paintings depicting scenes from the Ramakien epic. These works offer direct insight into Siamese religious and literary traditions that visitors can discover through the craftsmanship and artistic detail of each piece.
Practical
The museum is equipped with wheelchair accessibility features to accommodate visitors with limited mobility. You can contact the facility by phone or email in advance to ask any questions about your visit.
Did you know?
The museum holds the largest collection of Siamese art in Europe and houses the only Southeast Asian weapons collection in Italy. This rare combination makes it a remarkable destination for anyone interested in Asian art and military history.
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