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Linga with Face of Shiva (Ekamukhalinga)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray stone sculpture of a linga with the face of Shiva. The face has a serene expression with eyes that are half-closed. It wears a headdress with a central point, large earrings, and a necklace. The sculpture sits on a square base with a short pedestal. The dark gray stone has a marbled appearance with lighter gray and tan lines throughout. The surface shows signs of wear with areas of lighter stone visible.

Artwork Details

Date
7th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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