3 Shiva Lingam Stones

Lot: 8

3 Shiva Lingam Stones. Ovoid polished stones with red-brown inclusions. 14 x 6.5 cm / 16 x 7 cm / 17 x 8.5 cm.

The Lingam is considered the purest embodiment of Shiva and is the most important symbol of the worship of this Hindu deity. The ovoid shapes are created in the bed of the holy Narmada river in western India by the constant grinding of the water masses. The Shiva Lingam is also considered a symbol of fertility. The shape of the stone symbolizes the male energy and the red-brown part symbolizes the female energy.

Hammer Price: 950 €

K-13 - Auction May 2024
04. May 2024 at 11:00 AM CEST

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