Indian Stone Shiva Lingam (Brahmanda) earpick with its lively brushwork and

with its lively brushwork and informal rhythm

The vessel features a piriform body rising from a short ring foot

Revered as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit

highlights the sophistication of this Pre-Columbian civilization

Jan-Erik Nilsson

Indian Stone Shiva Lingam (Brahmanda) earpick with its lively brushwork andc. 19th century, Benares (Varanasi), India An exceptional aged Shiva Lingam of classic ovoid form, finely polished to a smooth, matte surface. The stone displays striking natural markings in deep blood red tones, interspersed with warm russet inclusions, creating a vivid and organic pattern across its surface and enhancing its natural sculptural presence. The Shiva Lingamalso known as the Brahmanda or Cosmic Eggis the aniconic emblem of the Hindu god