Indian Iron Tantric Lingam

Burgundy shield framed by grey, with faint ruled lines like a ledger.

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. Upright oval on a black disc. A large reddish-brown panel with rounded edges fills the front, ringed by a lighter halo and grey sides. Fine horizontal scratches and a soft vertical highlight cross the red area. It is 7.5 inches high and 4 in diameter.

Looks ready to be stamped, signed and filed under mystery.