Lot 43
** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal development and in the overall improvement of social, economic and cultural systems. Learn more at aqfoundation.org **
South Asia, India, Maharashtra, ca. 19th century CE. A fine brass mukhalinga sculpture of Shiva's head seated on a tiered throne, with the flaring, hooded head of the serpent Sheesha (Sheshanaga or Adishesha) providing a protective awning over the gatekeeper deity of Lord Shiva as it rises behind him. The square pedestal has a projecting tab at the front with a recumbent Nandi, the bull that Shiva rides, is seated upon the top, facing Shiva. The lingam (also linga, ling, Shiva linga, Shiv ling, meaning "mark," "sign," or "inference") is a stylized masculine or phallic representation of the Hindu god Shiva that is usually ovoid or cylindrical pillar. A mukhalinga is a literal translation of "linga with a face" and here, Shiva's face forms the mukhalinga, with large almond-shaped eyes, an arched brow, a triangular nose, ornamented ears, a mustache, earrings, and turban headdress. Using a mukhalinga or a cover over a regular lingam protected the viewer from the full embodied of Shiva's power. Size: 3.4" W x 6.5" H (8.6 cm x 16.5 cm)
Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000
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#169154
- Condition: Serpent is removable from housing behind head, and head is slightly loose within housing. Minor abrasions to serpent, head, and base, with softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
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