Stone Shiva Lingam - Ca 1900's Origin - Nagaland This black painted Mongolian cabinet

This black painted Mongolian cabinet shows a vase on each door symbolising wisdom

it would have been equally at home in a kitchen

It is an Indian copy of the English Style

They're guaranteed frost hardy and made in Northern China where winter temperatures can drop to -20 Celsius

China's world-famous porcelain capital

Stone Shiva Lingam - Ca 1900's Origin - Nagaland This black painted Mongolian cabinetShiva Lingams are worshipped in Indian temples and are a symbol of the Hindu god Shiva. These Shiva Lingams come from the Narmada River and are polished and reshaped to a perfect oval shape. The naturally smooth egg shaped stones are also known as Banas. They are regarded as very auspicious by followers of Lord Shiva.