

Linga with Face of Shiva (Ekamukhalinga)
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
- View original
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