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Indonesia Eastern Java

Emblem of the God Shiva (Linga) with Serpent Base

12th/13th century
Sandstone and andesite
19 × 23 cm (7.5 × 9.1 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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