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A 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.

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January 02 20102010-01-02December 12 20092009-12-12Close-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.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 12 20092009-12-12November 29 20132013-11-29Close-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 carved, rust-coloured metal or cast ornamental piece with a scalloped edge and flowing foliate relief, leaning against a wooden post. Gold-toned highlights trace the carved edges. Beside it a stainless steel table with a metal cup and white flower-shaped items sits on black legs, and more reddish carved pieces lie on the floor at the lower right. No people are visible.2009-09-03Close-up photograph of an ornate copper-coloured metal object with repoussé floral and scroll patterns and beaded borders. Blurred dark figures and a hand or tool appear at the upper right and in the background, out of focus. No legible faces are visible. The metal shows a reddish-brown patina with some green oxidation at the edges.2011-10-22Close 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.2011-10-22August 08 20172017-08-08A photograph of a workshop floor showing a large curved, arch-shaped metal piece with embossed scrollwork and floral relief patterns, dark patinated surface with gold-toned highlights, leaning against a wall. Beside it lie a rounded wooden disc, plastic bags, a white cloth, a blue-and-white container, scattered tools and tangled blue cables. Green metal mesh and wooden posts are visible behind. No people are present.2006-12-10A 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.2016-12-05