Indian Iron Tantric Lingam

Sombre pewter, almost black, with scratches that catch the studio lights.

This tantric lingam is from Narmada River, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is quartz crystal & iron. Genuine Banalinga are generally described as forming in the currents of one short stretch of the Narmada River in central India, rather than being carved from stone or cast in bronze. Elongated oval on a black disc in deep graphite grey with a satin polish. Fine scratches and small scuffs cover the body, and a dull plum tone shows near the base. Highlights slide down the left side. It is 14.5 inches high and 8.25 in diameter.

Plain, dark and quietly confident, like a good overcoat.