Gold lingam cover with semi-precious stones

Title
Gold lingam cover with semi-precious stones
Year/Period
18th century
Region
South India
Material
Gold, emerald, rubies
Technique
Moulding, Casting, Inlay
Dimension
Object size: H7 x L5 x W4.5cm
Accession No.
1994-00518
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum

This is an 18th century gold lingam cover from South India. It represents the third eye of Shiva. The cover has semi-precious stones and is tiny in size. It is a rather exquisite artefact for its casting as well as for its inlay which has remained intact.

 

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