Antique Shiva Lingam Casket Resin width at widest point 1

width at widest point 1

A smart and elegant necklace designed to be worn relatively short

Measurements: Height including bail 4

Natural rondel cut tiger's eye beads

Antique Shiva Lingam Casket Resin width at widest point 1This 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