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November 19 2009

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October 04 20102010-10-04December 21 20092009-12-21November 19 20092009-11-19A gilded deity murti, a seated goddess figure with a tall golden crown, ornate jewelled earrings and layered necklaces set with coloured stones. Her raised hand holds a golden lotus-like object, and she wears a garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers over her shoulder. She sits on a decorated golden seat with carved animal heads, in front of an ornate silver-gold arch and dark drapery. No physical people are visible.2010-09-14A gilded deity murti. It wears a tall ornate golden crown, large jeweled earrings set with red, green and white stones, and layered necklaces of red, green and white gemstones. Its raised hand holds a golden staff-like object and a red-and-white garland of flowers hangs at its side, with yellow and purple blossoms below. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2009-12-21Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall ornate golden crown, red bindi, black-lined eyes and red lips. She wears heavy jeweled necklaces, large paisley-shaped jeweled earrings and a gold bodice, and her raised hand holds a lotus-like gold object. Behind her is a golden arched frame and a deep red curtain, with a garland of yellow and red flowers and green leaves draped at her right shoulder. No people are visible.2009-10-17January 31 20092009-01-31June 07 20102010-06-07Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti adorned for an alankar, with a gilded face, painted eyes, red bindi and red-lipped mouth. The murti wears an elaborate jewelled headpiece, pendant earrings, a red and gold nose ring, and a heavy layered necklace set with red, green and white stones. Red velvet drapery forms the background, with red and yellow flower garlands at the right edge.2010-07-13A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti. The figure raises one hand in a gesture and wears a bejewelled golden armlet; a garland of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers hangs over the right shoulder. A large golden arch frames the murti against a grey stone wall. No physical people are visible.2010-01-02 +2 copiesA gilded metal deity murti, possibly a processional or temple figure, is seated in a golden ornate setting. It wears a tall jewelled crown, heavy multi-coloured gem-set necklaces and matching earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing pose. A yellow marigold garland and a red rose garland drape across its chest, and a red velvet cloth hangs behind. Below, a golden ornamental vessel is decorated with red flowers and green leaves. The golden carved frame behind the figure is elaborately decorated with scrolling foliage. No physical people are visible.2010-10-06July 20 20102010-07-20