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September 03 20162016-09-03A close view of a ceremonial deity murti or decorated figure form on a red-and-pink patterned cushion placed on an ornate gold peetha throne. The headless form is dressed in a red cloth with a pink floral border, wearing a jeweled gold collar with red stones and white beads, and its long pearl-and-bead sleeves are draped over the sides with tasseled ends. The ornate gold carved background is typical of a temple altar setting. No physical people are visible.2017-06-10A photograph of flat, handmade embroidered textile pieces laid out on a white cloth. At top is a fan-shaped piece with white, green and red leaf-like petals radiating around a white face with painted features, topped by a small curved hook-like element. Below are two red triangular pieces with gold and white beadwork and red central medallions, flanking a curved gold and white beaded band with green and red stones. On either side are navy blue panels with white beaded stripes and gold border work. No people are visible. A light purple logo appears at the top left corner.A photograph of a glass-fronted display case holding an arrangement of ornate jewelry laid out on a red velvet cloth. The pieces include a gold-toned necklace with pearls and red and green stones, a crescent-shaped ornamental piece with teal stones, several layered chains and a pendant or ornament with a dark teal central stone. Behind the glass is a gold-threaded fabric drape. A golden border frames the case, and a red and cream striped floor covering lies below. No people are visible.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14Close-up photograph of a deity murti adorned with an ornate gold necklace set with red and green stones, a large central red gem, and a pendant with teal accents. Layered gold bead and floral necklaces hang beneath, with rudraksha beads interspersed. A red and blue checked cloth drapes the chest. Gold feet of the murti are visible at the bottom. No people are visible.2017-12-12April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesAugust 11 20202020-08-11August 24 20142014-08-24A photograph of decorative deity ornaments laid flat on a teal cloth on a workbench. Pieces include an ornate white and gold beaded arm or hand section with red, green and gold detailing, a gold coin-chain necklace, a large gold-toned medallion surrounded by white ring motifs, gold tassel earrings or ear ornaments, and small beaded crown-like pieces. The work appears to be in progress, with no people visible in the frame.A flat-lay photograph of a ceremonial deity costume laid out on a white cloth. A gold-coloured metal face mask with a crown and red bindi sits at the top, above an elaborate beaded necklace of white pearls, mirror pieces and red, green and blue stones. The body is a red satin cloth with a wide green and gold brocade border. Gold hands holding objects and gold feet with jewelled ankle bands complete the figure. No people are visible; the costume is a deity murti dressing set.2005-04-07Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti's chest and torso adorned with heavy ornaments. A dark brown rudraksha mala with gold spacer beads hangs over a large ornate gold pendant set with a carved figure panel. A wide jewelled collar of red, green and white stones and diamond-like settings encircles the neck, and a crystal-studded waist band lies below. A thin golden staff or rod runs diagonally across the left side of the frame.2010-09-22