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8th–9th century · Brass with copper and silver inlay · Asian Art

This rare metal linga is addorsed with the figure of Shiva, who displays a rosary (aksamala) and citron fruit (vijapuraka), representing the seed of the universe. Shiva is routinely described as the “seedgiver,” the supreme progenitor. Stylistically, this sculpture is closely related to the Karttikeya (L.1994.21.3).

Artist

Unknown

Date

8th–9th century

Medium

Brass with copper and silver inlay

Culture

India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015