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Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated ceremonial object on a dark cloth. It has a large radiating crown-like halo with pointed rays and scrolled rim, a bulbous finial on top, a tiered domed body with beaded bands and petal-like relief, and a lower section with fine diamond-pattern netting and repoussé floral medallions. No people are visible.2011-01-25Close-up photo of an ornate gold-coloured metal covered vessel with a conical finial on its lid, engraved floral and foliate patterns, a band of repeated motifs and small hanging bells along its body, resting on a cloth-covered surface. A blurred yellow and maroon textile fills the background. No people are visible.2012-01-08A polished brass sacred vessel with a rounded body, narrow neck and domed lid topped by a small knob and dark wick-like tuft, standing on a red fabric with gold floral brocade pattern against a blurred brown background. No people are visible. The object resembles a brass kalasha-style container used as a sacred art item in ritual settings.2012-05-10Close-up photograph of a polished gold-coloured brass kalasha, a pot-shaped ritual vessel with a wide rim and a rounded dome-shaped lid. Mango or leaf-shaped golden leaves are set around the lid's top opening. The background is softly blurred, showing a red and white flower garland and a draped red and gold cloth, with a bush of red flowers to the left and a folded orange cloth at the base. No people are visible in the frame.2009-12-24October 30 20112011-10-30Close-up photograph of a polished gold-coloured lingam set in a round gold yoni-peetha base. Two gold leaf-shaped ornaments, resembling bilva leaves, rest around the lingam, and a thin gold rod or stand rises at the left. The background is blurred, with a red cloth visible at upper right. No people are visible.2010-08-08Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned brass vessel with a conical lid and repoussé floral and scroll patterns, standing on a green cloth draped over a table. Behind it, out of focus, are silver-toned leaf-shaped trays and a silver bowl. A white marble-like slab sits in the foreground. No people are visible; the setting suggests a temple or ritual preparation.2011-12-20December 19 20162016-12-19December 06 20132013-12-06October 29 20112011-10-29Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated ceremonial container with a conical finial, floral repoussé patterns and hanging bead ornaments, resting on a light cloth. A gold vessel edge appears at the left and a dish with yellow and red powder and white stripes sits at the right. No people are visible.2012-01-08