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Linga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Linga by unknown artist. The object is a small, greenish metal sculpture. It has a cylindrical protrusion on top of a circular base. The base has concentric ridges around it. A handle or spout-like structure extends from the side. The object appears to have a weathered, aged appearance. The background is a plain off-white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–12th century(?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions
600 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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