Antique Sterling Silver Lingma Casket Prayer Box

This vintage solid silver lingam casket (ayigula) is in the form called chauka, in reference to its rectangular shape whose top cover rises upwards at opposite ends to tapering points meant to suggest a bull's horns, symbolic of Nandi the bull. Nandi is Shiva's primary vehicle who serves as the mount of Lord Shiva. The container is designed to hold the sacred lingam stone which is used as a meditation device to allow the worshiper to concentrate on Shiva.

• Dimensions: 17"L x 3.5" 1.25" D
• Materials: Sterling Silver

• Country: India