Begging Shiva (or Munja?)

Size:

5cm high

Region:

Maharashtra, India

Type:

Shiva as a beggar

Period:

18/19th century

Condition:

Very good. Was part of a bigger group

Description:

Shiva as a “saddhu” (ascetic beggar)

At his feet a naga and a yoni with shivalingam

He is sitting in the lotusposition

Could also be a munja (st-110, st-111, st-112)

ERRE