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Sandstone stele of Lakulisha, Central India. Lakulisha is an aspect of the Hindu God Shiva standing on the dwarf of ignorance, flanked by tow diminutive figures, hands clasped respectfully before the god. Lakulisha's common features are the all-seeing third eye, the erect phallus and Apasmara, a symbol of illusion, ignorance and ego. OA 1968.12-16.2
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART201107
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2607px × 4129px
Photo Credit
Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
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8th century CE
Dwarf
Eye
Hinduism
Ignorance, Allegory
Indian Art (India)
Phallus
Sculpture
Siva