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September 04 2013

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Close view of ornate gold-coloured repoussé metalwork. The central recessed panel shows an embossed figure in a tall crown with a flowing garment and jewelled necklaces, extending one hand over a stylised wavy water surface populated by fish and a turtle. No people are present; the figure is a relief depiction.2013-09-04A close view of an ornate gold-toned metal throne or shrine panel embossed with repoussé relief. The central panel shows a seated female deity holding a lotus-like object in one hand, beside a large tree, a Shiva lingam on a base with a coiled serpent, and a bearded deity head with matted hair and a crescent. Elaborate scrollwork and foliage decorate the side panels and canopy. No people are visible.2013-09-04October 21 20062006-10-21Photo 11728669 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of the ornate gold-toned metal crest of a red velvet throne-like seat. A central circular medallion shows a seated deity murti pair, one figure holding a trident-like staff, with scrollwork, foliate motifs and a pointed arch crown above. No people are visible in the frame.2011-07-01September 01 20142014-09-01Close photograph of a small metal figure of a standing deity on a tiered brass base, placed on a brass tray beside a small brass bowl holding a mound of reddish-brown material, possibly sandalwood or kumkum paste. The figure is a slender standing image with a tall pointed headdress and a plain bare torso, shown in profile against a warm, blurred wooden background. No physical people are visible; the image shows a devotional murti and ritual vessel.2012-05-11A photograph of a polished gilt-bronze statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha in a dancing pose, standing on one leg on a lotus pedestal within an ornate golden arch with floral and foliate relief. The deity holds a modak sweet in one hand and a trident-like or ceremonial object in another, with a snake coiled near his arm. A small mouse figure sits at the base of the pedestal. The statue stands in front of a black backdrop on a red wooden table. No people are visible.Close view of gilded temple shrine interior with no people visible. Central gold-toned Hindu deity murti stands in an arched niche with a raised hand and a red kumkum mark on its forehead. Beside it sits a small gold shivalinga-style stepped pedestal with red flower petals scattered around. A large gold foot and leg of a bigger statue rise at left, with dark round openings in the wall and white petals strewn on the golden floor.2006-10-21A large gilded lion sculpture stands on a wheeled wooden cart in an interior hall with stone-block walls and a red-and-cream striped floor mat. The lion has a fierce face with a mane of curled detail, bared fangs, one raised paw and an ornate jewelled collar and bangles, all in shiny gold. Behind it, a silver-toned sculpted figure and other gold ritual objects are partly visible. No people are present.2018-04-14Close photo of a brass ritual plate with a raised embossed deity figure and swastika motifs around its rim, its centre blackened with soot or burnt residue, beside a dried coconut husk with fibrous strands at the upper left, set on a white cloth. No people are visible; the image shows a homa or fire-ritual vessel after use.2010-10-13A close photograph of a gold-coloured figurine of a female dancer with an arm raised high above her head, holding a flat palm-up hand, the other hand extended outward at her side. She wears an ornate tiered headdress, necklaces, bangles, a decorated bodice and a flowing pleated skirt with an ornamented waist belt. The statue stands on a carved golden pedestal against a dark maroon background. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. The figure is a sculpted gold figurine rather than a clearly identifiable deity form.2013-03-07