Country Group: The Himalayas (Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia and Other)

Item id: 1300

Early 17th C Nepalese Shiva Lingham made of Phylite stone, which is a special stone which allows for fine carving. It stands 9.9 inches tall including the attached base by 6 inches at its widest, and weighs an impressive 12 pounds including the base. All 4 faces are wonderful, and each is completely different in feeling than the others.Somewhere I have paperwork which details the sale of this piece selling at Cristie's in 1971 of 2100 dollars. If I can find it, this will be provided- I'm not sure I can find it, but did contact the auction house myself to verify that it was this piece which sold for that price 35 years ago