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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
Museum record:
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