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January 15 2016

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April 12 20132013-04-12A small silver-toned metal murti stands in a carved silver arched frame flanked by carved makara-like creatures, against a backdrop of draped teal and blue cloth. The figure wears an orange and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered shawl, a multi-strand white beaded garland, and a tall crown-like hair ornament with a red tilak. It holds a small object in one hand. Behind it, a larger statue's red and gold-bordered dhoti and bare feet are visible on a blue cloth-draped platform. A tall brass lamp stand stands at the left edge. This is a photograph of a deity statue on a throne.2016-01-15November 08 20102010-11-08A photograph of a standing bronze deity murti in a richly carved gilt-bronze arched prabhavali backdrop with lion-like supports at the base. The murti wears a yellow sheer draped garment with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, rudraksha beads, a tall crown-like headdress and a red bindi. One hand holds a raised object and the other hangs at the side.2011-08-02September 12 20132013-09-12A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing in an ornate golden arched shrine frame carved with foliage and mythical animal motifs. The murti wears a tall crown, a red kumkum bindu on the forehead, and a flowing yellow sari with a gold zari border. Layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones hang on its chest, with rudraksha beads and a large round pendant. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture holding a small object, and a purple cloth is visible at the lower right.2011-08-02May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copiesApril 18 20132013-04-18A bronze deity murti of a standing figure with a tall crown and a red bindi on the forehead, raising one hand in a blessing gesture, seated within an ornate bronze arch with floral and foliate carving and a mythical lion-like figure at the base. The murti wears a dark green checked silk-look garment edged with gold braid, a long white stone-studded necklace, and a set of large white jewelled flower ornaments on the cloth. No people are visible in the scene.2016-02-14A gilded metal deity murti stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame with floral and scrollwork carving. The figure wears a pink sari with gold border and a crown-like headdress, multiple jeweled necklaces and a large central pendant set with stones. One hand holds a small object at chest level. Behind it hang gold-bordered panels of sequins and jewels, with yellow marigold garlands at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2013-03-25A gilded metal deity murti stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame carved with floral and scroll motifs. The figure wears a tall crown with a red tilak on the forehead, a red sari with gold border, and layered necklaces with jewelled pendants, pearl strands and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The right hand holds a small object raised near the chest. Behind it are orange and yellow draped cloths, white flower garlands and a silver-white beaded hanging. No physical people are visible.2013-05-14 +1 copiesA close photograph of a copper-gold metal deity murti standing inside an ornate arched copper frame carved with foliage and mythical bird motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a white draped cloth with gold border. Layered beaded necklaces with pearls, green and red stones, and a large round pendant hang on the chest, and the raised right hand holds a small object. Behind, out-of-focus gold beadwork and a red and green fabric backdrop frame the statue.2013-05-03