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A small bronze sculpture featuring a reclining bull facing a lingam on a pedestal. Both figures rest on a tiered, rectangular base with a weathered, dark brown finish.
Votive linga
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Votive linga

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumCopper
Dimensions1 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. (3.2 x 6.7 x 3.5 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.316
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