Linga with Face of Shiva (Ekamukhalinga)
The sculpture depicts a face with a rounded top of the head. The face has eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. The face is carved on a linga. The sculpture is made of stone and has a brown color. The background is dark at the top and light at the bottom. The face is looking straight ahead. The hair is styled in a bun on top of the head. The face has a serene expression. The sculpture appears to be an Ekamukhalinga. The artist is unknown. The title is Linga with Face of Shiva.
Artwork Details
- Date
- first half of the 5th century
- Medium
- Sandstone
- Culture
- India (Madhya Pradesh)
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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