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405 - Ekamukhalinga (Siva Linga with one face)
India
DATE Unknown
AUTHOR Unknown artist - India
MEDIA Mottled sandstone
SIZE 14 cm (5" 1/2) tall, without base
LOCATION Private collection
NOTES This sculptured Lingam is not only the classic representation of the God Shiva, but represents the entire Hindu trinity. The square base represents Brahma, the octagonal middle section represents Vishnu, while the upper rounded portion represents Shiva, and has the head of Shiva carved in relief on this section.
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