Lot Essay
The snakes in the present example represent the kundalini, the individual energy in both the yoni and the lingam envisioned as a coiled serpent
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INDIA, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY
Details
A rock crystal yoni-lingam
India, circa 19th century
Carved with the lingam seated within the yoni, a stylized snake surrounding it at the base and a cobra surrounding the yoni, the heads inside and below the spout
5 in. (12.7 cm.) high
India, circa 19th century
Carved with the lingam seated within the yoni, a stylized snake surrounding it at the base and a cobra surrounding the yoni, the heads inside and below the spout
5 in. (12.7 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired before 2000
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