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Linga (Phallic Emblem) with Four Standing Deities

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown stone sculpture with a large cylindrical top portion. A deity is carved in the center, surrounded by four smaller standing deities, one on each side. The central deity has a distinctive hairstyle and wears a necklace and short clothing. Two smaller figures stand on either side, at the base. The background is plain gray. Linga (Phallic Emblem) with Four Standing Deities.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century
Medium
Sandstonef
Culture
India (Rajasthan)
Dimensions
417 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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