SHIVALINGA WITH NAGA Condition:Minor loss. Wear consistent with age. While Oleographs started losing their

While Oleographs started losing their popularity by the end of the 19th century in the West

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Similar magnificently carved Gaja Yali  were used to decorate chariots

This beautifully embellished vintage Nettur Petti with brass legs is one such antique and rare collectible

SHIVALINGA WITH NAGA Condition:Minor loss. Wear consistent with age. While Oleographs started losing theirSHIVALINGA WITH NAGA This beautiful, vintage idol is of Naga (Snake god) forming a canopy over a Shivaling with its hood. It is made of bronze and is from North Karnataka where it is one of the common representations of Lord Shiva with Naga. Snakes are worshipped across a lots of cultures in the world and also play a very integral part in Hindu mythology. They play important roles in a lot of Hindu legends as Anantha Shesha on whom Lord Vishnu sleeps,