Indian Iron Tantric Lingam

Squat, slate-dark and shiny, with two red scratches of lipstick.

This tantric lingam is from Narmada River, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is quartz crystal & iron. In Tantric tradition the body of a lingam is taken to stand for male energy, described as knowledge, while its markings represent female energy, described as wisdom. Broad, short oval in deep green-grey with a high polish and a bright reflection near the top. Two small red-orange marks appear, one high on the right and one low on the left. Fine hairline scratches cover the surface. It is 11.25 inches high and 7.75 in diameter.

Compact, glossy and quietly pleased with its two red freckles.