Antique Shiva Lingam Casket Resin Early 20th century or older

Early 20th century or older

Pearls are 4 mm diameter

are unlikely to be original

Karen hilltribe silver spiral pendants (95% pure silver)

Hand carved rock crystal featuring the Buddhist stupa

Antique Shiva Lingam Casket Resin Early 20th century or olderThis Shiva lingam box (ayigalu or shivadhara) is a fine example of this type of round pot shaped casket. Dating from the early 20th century or earlier, it is hand cast from high grade silver, generally worn by the upper mercantile class. It features wear marks commensurate with a piece this age. From Karnataka, India. The Shiva lingam casket or container is generally worn as a necklace with a chain (sivadhara) passed through the openings and fastened