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Linga (Phallic Emblem of Shiva) with Architectural Base

ca. 975
Not on view
In India and other countries influenced by Hindu theology, including Cambodia, adoration of the linga is understood to be worship of the great generative principle of the universe, conceptualized as an aspect of Shiva. Because some of the Khmer kings identified themselves with Shiva, they placed a linga at the summit of their most important temples as part of their royal paraphernalia.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Linga (Phallic Emblem of Shiva) with Architectural Base
  • Period: Angkor period
  • Date: ca. 975
  • Culture: Cambodia
  • Medium: Stone
  • Dimensions: H. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); W. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); D. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Enid A. Haupt, 1988
  • Object Number: 1988.393
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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