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
- Museum record:
- View original
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