Casket for a Shivalingam

Size:

10,5 x  8,5 cm

241 grams

Length of the silverchain 70cm

Region:

Lingayat community, Karnataka, South India

Type:

Silver Lingam casket in square (chauka) form

Age/Period:

middle of 19th century

Material:

Silver

Condition:

good

Description:

The projection symbolize stylized bull’s horns, a

refence to Nandi, Shivas bull.

Additionally ornamented at the base with designs of foliage.

The top part can slide upwards on a fixed chain.

HA22 – BREE