LARGE QUARTS CRYSTAL SHIVA LINGA Angkorian period 12th Century Code: 0635 - Price: POA A fine large quartz crystal Linga. Cut from a single block of quartz and polished smooth with engraved lines on the head of the Linga and an unusual four armed engraved male figure on the base holding an attribute in each hand. Lingas such as this are principally cult objects worshipped by Lingayats, a Shaivite sect which emerged in the 12th century. All Lingayats carry there Linga on there person at all times. The use of a Linga on a family household alter would not be restricted to such sects. The popularity of Linga worship after the introduction of Hinduism to Cambodia is connected with the earlier worship of earth-gods in the form of unsculptured stones throughout Indochina. The Linga is divided into three parts which can be interpreted as showing the entire Hindu trinity incorporated within the cosmic power of Shiva. The square lower section represents Brahma the creator, the octagonal middle section represents Vishnu the preserver, while the upper cylindrical section represents Shiva the destroyer. The patina is consistant over the entire piece. Excellent condition. Height 5.25" high (13.5cm) x 1.6" (4.1cm) wide Weight: 500gms
	QUARTS CRYSTAL SHIVA LINGA Angkorian period 12th Century Code: 0668 - Price: SOLD A fine large quartz crystal Linga. Carved in triperite form with a square base, cctagonal mid-section and domed top. cut from a single block of quartz and polished smooth with engraved lines on the unusually wide head of the Linga. Lingas such as this are principally cult objects worshipped by Lingayats, a Shaivite sect which emerged in the 12th century. All Lingayats carry there Linga on there person at all times. The use of a Linga on a family household alter would not be restricted to such sects. The popularity of Linga worship after the introduction of Hinduism to Cambodia is connected with the earlier worship of earth-gods in the form of unsculptured stones throughout Indochina. The Linga is divided into three parts which can be interpreted as showing the entire Hindu trinity incorporated within the cosmic power of Shiva. The square lower section represents Brahma the creator, the octagonal middle section represents Vishnu the preserver, while the upper cylindrical section represents Shiva the destroyer. The patina is consistant over the entire piece. Excellent condition. Height 4.25" high (10.5cm) x 1.6" (3cm) wide Weight: 450gms
	AGATE SEAL OR STAMPING DIE Angkorian period 12th Century Code: 0669.3 - Price: US$120 Angkorian period 12th Century An Agate, featuring a flying Hanuman, representing the story from the Ramayana, in which Rama, knowing Hanuman's ability to fly, asks him to bring the healing herb from the Himalayas to cure those wounded in battle with Ravana's Rakshasas. This in an indication to the healing powers of these amulets images show front and back views. Excellent condition. Height 1.6cm x 1.9cm
	QUARTS CRYSTAL SEAL OR STAMPING DIE Angkorian period 12th Century Code: 0670.1 - Price: US$200 Angkorian period 12th Century A female deity with four arms each holding an attribute, very crisp and clear, The amuletic nature of these pieces is further indicated by the hole drilled through the domed top for suspension, the extremities of the hole shows wear, images show front and back views. Excellent condition. Height 1.7cm x 2.8cm
	QUARTS CRYSTAL SEAL OR STAMPING DIE Angkorian period 12th Century Code: 0670.2 - Price: US$250 Angkorian period 12th Century A female deity with four arms each holding an attribute, very crisp and clear, the reverse is convex and has a drilled hole for attachment, the extremities of the hole shows prolonged usage, images show front and back views. Excellent condition. Height 3cm x 1.8cm
	HARDSTONE SEAL OR STAMPING DIE Angkorian period 12th Century Code: 0670.5 - Price: US$300 Angkorian period 12th Century Our only hardstone, dyed green quartzite, These were presumably intended to imitate emerald. Male deity with four arms each holding an attribute, very crisp and clear, images show front and back views. Excellent condition. Height 2.2cm x 1.6cm
	QUARTS CRYSTAL SEAL OR STAMPING DIE Angkorian period 12th Century Code: 0671.1 - Price: US$300 Angkorian period 12th Century Our largest piece, features a probable image of Hanuman, Representing the story from the Ramayana, in which Rama, knowing Hanuman's ability to fly, asks him to bring the healing herb from the Himalayas to cure those wounded in battle with Ravana's Rakshasas. This in an indication to the healing powers of these amulets, crisp and clear. this piece is unusual in the fact that the crystals outer surface remains unpolished, images show front and back views. Excellent condition. Height 3.8cm x 2.1cm
	QUARTS CRYSTAL SEAL OR STAMPING DIE Angkorian period 12th Century Code: 0671.2 - Price: US$300 Angkorian period 12th Century Large, features a dancing or flying figure possibly Hanuman, Representing the story from the Ramayana, in which Rama, knowing Hanuman's ability to fly, asks him to bring the healing herb from the Himalayas to cure those wounded in battle with Ravana's Rakshasas. This in an indication to the healing powers of these amulets, crisp and clear. this piece is unusual in the fact that the crystal on the reverse surface remains uncut and unpolished undulating crystal surface. Excellent condition. Height 3.2cm x 2.7cm
	REFERENCE: A Divine Art - Sculpture of South East Asia - Spink 1997
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