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Linga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object, cylindrical in shape, with rounded end. Object has a band around the middle and dark spots and discoloration on its surface. Object resembles a Linga, a symbol associated with Hinduism.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 455 px
Museum record:
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