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Linga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, dark brown object with a small handle on the left side. The object is made of stone or metal and has a circular base with a slightly raised edge. The top surface is flat and has a circular indentation in the center. A small handle protrudes from the left side. The background is a plain, off-white surface with a shadow cast by the object. The object is titled "Linga" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–12th century(?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions
600 × 607 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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