SMALL HINDU SHRINEBronze,India , 18th centuryDimensions: Height 5,5 cm , Wide 4,5 cm , Depth 4 cmWeight: 76 gramsA small shrine in bronze on four feet. The Shiva lingam in the centre of a yoni is surrounded by Ganesha, a mouse and a serpent on the edges. Also three balls of offerings for Shiva is placed on the edge. The serpent builds a protective shield with its head.