Linga of Shiva on a Serpent-Base Pedestal
A tall, smooth stone linga rises from a stepped, square pedestal. At the front corner, a carved serpent-like figure with a crested head and coiled body supports the base, set against a dark background. The weathered grey stone shows tool marks and a rough texture.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 12th/13th century
- Medium
- Sandstone and andesite
- Source
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Size
- 1686 × 2136 px
Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1300).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)
Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Kate S. Buckingham Fund
