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Khmer
Angkor 13th Century Tea-Coloured Rock Crystal LINGA
Origin : Khmer, Ancient
Cambodia
Period
& Style :
Circa
12th/13th century
Material
: Rock
crystal, tea-coloured
Size
& Weight : H. 2.36 in. ( 6 cm )
Condition
: Small chips on the edge.
LINGA is the symbol of the phallus and the god Siva, worshipped as an
emblem of generative power In Hinduism.
As an emblem of generative power, LINGA is the main object of worship in
temples and private family shrines.
This rock crystal LINGA was one of the collections of a Taiwanese businessman,
Mr. Young. He has invested real estate in Cambodia for more than ten years, and has
collected lots of museum piece of ancient Angkor arts, bronze, stone
carving, and the ritual items.
The similar object was auctioned in Christie's 17th/September/1999 New
York Indian and Southeast Asian Art Lot 233 An
Amethyst LINGA and YONI, Khmer, Angkor Period circa 13th century, H.3.42in,
8.7cm.
The final price was $4,600.00 plus 10%.
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