Asian ArtMetalworkdated 1045

Artwork Details

TitleLinga
MediumCopper alloy
DimensionsH. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); L. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Diam. of base 5 in. (6.8 cm); Wt. 15 lbs (6.8 kg)
ClassificationMetalwork
DepartmentAsian Art
Datedated 1045
Credit LineSamuel Eilenberg Collection, Gift of Samuel Eilenberg, 1987
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureNepal (Kathmandu Valley)
PeriodThakuri period
Date Range1045

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 39355