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Close-up photograph of two ornate repoussé copper or brass arched panels. The left panel shows a central rosette medallion with concentric petal rings and scrolled borders. The right panel features a carved lion-faced or makara-like mask at its crown, surrounded by flowing foliate scrolls and a lattice-patterned field. No people are visible; the background is dark drapery with a partial pole at upper left.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A photograph of a large arched metal panel. The panel is richly embossed with scrolling foliage, a lotus-style rosette with concentric petals at its centre, and a crowning stylised lion-faced motif at the top. Flanking animal figures sit on either side near the base, and geometric square borders frame the lower corners. The surface shows a mottled reddish-brown and golden patina. A wooden pole and a bamboo mat are visible in the background. No people are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesClose view of an ornate gold-toned metal throne backrest with dense repoussé floral scrolls and arches against a red draped backdrop. A central medallion shows a small carved figure seated on a throne-like seat, flanked by a round emblem with a stylised bird motif. No people are visible; the focus is the decorated peetha or throne back.2013-02-06Close-up photograph of an ornate embossed metal surface with dense repoussé scrollwork, acanthus-like swirls, leaf forms and beaded borders in a warm copper-gold tone. The metal reflects light unevenly, showing raised relief and shadowed hollows. No people are visible, and the detail suggests a decorated throne, shrine panel or ceremonial object at an ashram event.2011-04-01Close view of a large, weathered copper-coloured repoussé object lying on grey paving stones. It is an ornately embossed hollow form, possibly part of a vehicle or ritual piece, with scrolled foliate patterns, bead-and-dot borders and a rosette medallion on the right. A second embossed section lies behind it. No people are visible; the image is a photo of the metal object.2011-10-22July 01 20092009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01A large ornate gilded metal throne back, or peetha, dominates the frame, with repoussé carving of foliage, scrolls and a sculpted face at the top. A gilded face-like medallion in the centre has a turban-like headdress and an open-mouthed expression, flanked by pointed leaf motifs and curled finials. A small domed finial rises from the top. Two matching gilded seats stand to either side in a sunlit tented venue with a red floor covering. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05December 12 20092009-12-12Close-up photograph of an ornate copper-coloured metal object resting on a stone or concrete floor. It is a curved, embossed piece, possibly a saddle or ceremonial vehicle cover, decorated with repeating floral scrolls, beaded borders and raised oval medallions. No people are visible. The surface shows an orange-brown patina with traces of gilding in the recesses.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28July 01 20112011-07-01