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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
Museum record:
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