Stone Shiva Lingam on Iron Stand - Ca 1900's Jewellery Boxes surface marks and patina consistent

surface marks and patina consistent with over 200 years of use

Once the metal was poured and cooled

This style of container was widely used across China and Japan

we love this painted jewelry hut box which has been faithfully created in the traditional Rajasthani style depicting a maharaja & maharani

Stone Shiva Lingam on Iron Stand - Ca 1900's Jewellery Boxes surface marks and patina consistentShiva Lingams are worshipped in Indian temples and are a symbol of the Hindu god Shiva. These Shiva Lingams come from the Narmada River and are polished and reshaped to a perfect oval shape. The naturally smooth egg shaped stones are also known as Banas. They are regarded as very auspicious by followers of Lord Shiva.