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June 28 2018

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November 22 20182018-11-22Close-up of a gilded deity murti's raised hand, polished gold with a carved star-shaped rosette in the palm, set against a crown and jewelled ornaments studded with red and green stones and white crystals. No people are visible; the frame shows only the statue's hand and adornments.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold deity murti's hand and forearm, with fingers curled in a mudra-like gesture. The metal is highly polished with intricate filigree and floral engraving on the wrist and palm area. Garlands of white and dark blue flowers and red petals are visible at the edges, and a small red mark appears near the wrist. No people are visible.2009-10-17November 03 20182018-11-03September 18 20112011-09-18Close photograph of a gilded bronze or brass ritual object lying on a plain white cloth. It is a hand-shaped piece with a fist-like grip and a fingertip-like extension, its surface engraved with leaf and foliate patterns and a braided rope band. A small loop projects from the top edge. The object's ceremonial use is not visible. A partial human finger and hand edge appear in the upper-left corner.March 26 20202020-03-26A close photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal object, an embossed hand-shaped or mask-like form with raised beaded borders, scrollwork and finger-like ridges, shown against a dark navy velvet background. No people are visible.2008-04-28Close-up photograph of a gilded metal hand of a deity murti raised in abhaya mudra, palm facing outward, with a carved star-like motif on the palm. Red rose petals or garland flowers fill the left edge, and ornate gold drapery with dark beaded strands surrounds the hand. No people are visible; the photograph shows only the statue's hand and adornments.2010-09-22Close-up photo of a gilded deity murti's lower legs and feet, shown in golden metal with ornate ankle bands and carved toe rings, standing on a dark wooden platform beside a copper-toned panel with a round opening. No people are visible; the view focuses on the polished gold feet and their jewelled detailing, lit warmly against a dark background.2006-09-23October 30 20112011-10-30