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1909.12.18

Yoni-shaped vessel for religious offerings, possibly copper or bronze.

1909.12.18

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Collection type
Object
Description
Yoni-shaped vessel for religious offerings, possibly copper or bronze.
Person
Field collector William Theobald
PRM source Mrs William Theobald
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1909
Date collected
By 1909
Acquisition information
Donated: 1909
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Copper Metal, Material Bronze Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length: max 70 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1909.12.18
Research and responses

Linga and yoni are symbols of male & female. Yoni is the representation of the female sexual organ and the symbol of the goddess Shakti, consort of Shiva. [Encyclopædia Britannica Online; “yoni”] [CF 21/12/99]

Search terms: Religion, Vessel, Religious Object, Religious Offering