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July 03 20152015-07-03July 03 20152015-07-03Close-up photograph of a large gilded metal deity figure section lying on a white cloth, showing an ornately embossed torso or chest piece with floral and foliate relief, round bosses and a decorated waist band. Red cords are tied to the edges of the piece, and other gilded fragments with engraved patterns are partly visible at the left and bottom. No people are visible; the image documents deity murti components prepared for transport.Close photograph of a gilded metal deity torso or figure section resting on a pale grey cloth. The piece has ornate repoussé ornamentation, floral medallions, beaded borders, a raised chest-shaped form and a wide decorative band at the waist, with red cord or thread attached at the edges. Red residue is visible in the crevices. No people are visible. The object appears to be a sculptural component being prepared.A photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal vahana or deity ornament lying flat on a light grey cloth. It has a repoussé floral and leaf border, beaded and dotted bands, fluted panels and a curved, shell-like form, with red cords threaded through its edges. The piece appears unfinished or in workshop condition, with reddish patina visible in places. No people are present.August 12 20072007-08-12A photograph of a gilded metal torso piece, a deity murti upper body with a fitted bodice, detailed floral and scroll repoussé work, round medallions on the chest, a beaded band at the waist and a flared lower border. Red cords are tied at the shoulder and neck. A hand at the lower left holds one of the cords. The piece rests on a plain white cloth.October 29 20112011-10-29July 14 20132013-07-14Close-up photograph of the upper torso of a bare-chested figure wearing an elaborate gold ceremonial costume for a deity murti-style darshan. Layered gold necklaces, pearl strands, reddish beads and a large gold pendant with a central relief panel cover the chest. Broad gold shoulder pieces and multiple rudraksha bracelets wrap the upper arms, and a dark red cloth is tied at the waist. The figure's face is not visible, so no one is identified; only a bare torso and ornaments are shown.2023-07-22January 13 20222022-01-13April 28 20082008-04-28