Indian Iron Tantric Lingam

Khaki grey with scratches like pencil notes and a dark ink blot at the base.

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. Lean oval on a black disc in muted grey-green. A fine cluster of crossing scratches runs near the top, a small dark patch sits at the center, and a larger jagged-edged brown patch fills the bottom. The finish is matte. It is 9 inches high and 5 in diameter.

Marked up like a well-used schoolbook.