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Bronze Mukhalingam in the form of a Head, India, 18th-19th Century

$650
£482.59
€562.35
CA$902.41
A$1,009.40
CHF 525.30
MX$12,426.09
NOK 6,682.89
SEK 6,269.87
DKK 4,195.70
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This bronze plaque representation of Shiva with a human face was intended to serve as a lingam cover. This examples has an elaborate mustache, a cap rimmed with coiled cobras, almond eyes, earrings, a necklace, a moon and third eye on his brow. This fine example is from Western India, probably Maharashtra, Western Decca, dating to the 18th-19th century. The face allowed worshippers to both see and be seen by Shiva and would have been placed over the linga, a symbol of the energy of God, worshipped throughout India.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU977640117972

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