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Svayambhu linga
Medium
basalt
Measurements
28.7 × 15.8 cm diameter (overall)
Place/s of Execution
Narmada River, Central India, India
Accession Number
1998.12
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1998
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Gallery location
Level 1, NGV International
Physical description
Svayambhu ('self born' or 'self created') lingam. Ovoid form. Slightly mottled grey/brown stone with deep red horizontal banding (banding to the top of the stone when displayed). Polished.