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August 23 2015

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August 23 20152015-08-23A photograph of ceremonial brass or gold-toned ritual instruments laid out on a plaid cloth. Several cylindrical drums wrapped in clear plastic and bound with string sit at the top, alongside curved golden horn-like pieces, a golden lion-faced or mask-like ornament, and ornate golden fittings wrapped in plastic. A silver-toned engraved plate or tray lies on the left, and green and white enamel pots and a teapot with a lid sit at the right edge. No people are visible.2015-08-23Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal object resting on a glossy orange-yellow silk cloth. The piece has repoussé relief decoration with rows of scalloped ripple patterns, beaded borders, a round knobbed medallion at the top and a curled scroll motif, with a smooth concave recess at the lower edge. No people are visible; the object appears to be a decorative ritual or temple ornament, possibly part of a deity's adornment.2011-10-30December 12 20162016-12-12Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated conch shell (shankha) with heavily embossed repoussé decoration, including beaded bands, scrollwork and a raised floral medallion near the wide mouth. It rests on a bright orange silk cloth, with a maroon and gold patterned fabric at the top edge. No people are visible. A small purple bird logo appears at the upper left, and a credit and source appears at the lower right2011-10-30December 22 20092009-12-22October 30 20112011-10-30October 29 20112011-10-29A photograph of several ornate gold-coloured metal arches or frames leaning against a corrugated metal wall in a workshop, wrapped in clear plastic in places. Each arch has elaborate repoussé floral and scrollwork relief, with carved tops resembling stylised crowns or leaves. Dark flat metal panels stand behind them on a sandy floor, and iron rods lie in the foreground. No people are visible. The setting suggests a workshop where temple vahanas or decorative structures are being prepared for shipping, consistent with the page's making-of context.October 30 20112011-10-30October 30 20112011-10-30December 12 20162016-12-12