19th C. Indian Brass Mukhalinga Cover - ex Quinn
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** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal development and in the overall improvement of social, economic and cultural systems. Learn more at aqfoundation.org **
South Asia, India, Maharashtra, ca. 19th century CE. A fine mukhalinga cover (literally "linga with a face") created via the lost wax process and in the form of Shiva's head. Shiva's face is presented with large almond-shaped eyes, an arched brow line, pierced ears, a mustache, and slightly smiling mouth. The lingam (also linga, ling, Shiva linga, Shiv ling, meaning "mark", "sign", or "inference") is a stylized masculine or phallic representation of the Hindu god Shiva that is usually ovoid or cylindrical pillar. A mukhalinga is a linga with a face or a head shaped cover, such as this example, to place over a regular lingam, which protected the viewer from viewing the full embodied of Shiva's power. Size: 3.625" W x 5.3" H (9.2 cm x 13.5 cm)
Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000
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South Asia, India, Maharashtra, ca. 19th century CE. A fine mukhalinga cover (literally "linga with a face") created via the lost wax process and in the form of Shiva's head. Shiva's face is presented with large almond-shaped eyes, an arched brow line, pierced ears, a mustache, and slightly smiling mouth. The lingam (also linga, ling, Shiva linga, Shiv ling, meaning "mark", "sign", or "inference") is a stylized masculine or phallic representation of the Hindu god Shiva that is usually ovoid or cylindrical pillar. A mukhalinga is a linga with a face or a head shaped cover, such as this example, to place over a regular lingam, which protected the viewer from viewing the full embodied of Shiva's power. Size: 3.625" W x 5.3" H (9.2 cm x 13.5 cm)
Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169155
Condition
Small loss to bottom rim on verso as shown. Abrasions and minor softening to some finer details, with light encrustations. Nice patina throughout.
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19th C. Indian Brass Mukhalinga Cover - ex Quinn
Estimate $700 - $1,000
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