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A photograph of an ornate gold-coloured palanquin or ratha-style litter with heavily embossed floral scrollwork, a turned balustrade rail and curved finials, held up by a triangular gold carrying frame with a wooden pole at the top. The setting is an indoor hall with pink walls, a wall clock, framed photographs and a red-draped table in the background; no people are visible. A small framed portrait labelled with an English caption hangs on the left wall.

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January 04 20102010-01-04January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesA large ornate golden palanquin or throne-like carriage, richly embossed with floral scrollwork and a raised panel on its back, suspended by a triangular golden frame attached to a hanging hook at the top. It is displayed indoors on a draped red-brown cloth in front of a wall with framed pictures and a clock. No people are visible.2010-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate gold-coloured palanquin or throne-like carriage with elaborately embossed floral and scrollwork panels, turned knob finials, and a row of turned balusters along its top rail. A triangular gold frame stands at the left front, and the piece rests on an orange cloth. The hall behind contains framed pictures on the walls. No people are visible.2010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesA large ornate golden palanquin or chariot-style throne dominates the frame, its gilded carved panels, balustrade railings and finial-topped corners catching light against a pale hall. A triangular gilt frame stands at the front. The base rests on an orange cloth. At the far left a person in white clothing is partly visible at the edge of the frame, and framed pictures hang on the wall behind. The surface shows repoussé floral scrollwork and tiered moldings.2010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate golden palanquin or ratha-style vehicle under a covered shed at night. The gilded carved body has decorative floral and scroll reliefs, a raised seat draped with a green silk cloth, and a curved golden canopy frame hung with multicoloured tassels in yellow, blue, orange, pink and green. A golden finial decorates the top corner. No people are visible, and the vehicle appears to be a procession vehicle awaiting use.2013-04-24January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesAn ornate gilded throne stands empty on a stage in front of a dark blue curtain, with an orange cloth on the floor and water bottles at the base. A framed portrait sits on the throne's back panel, showing a figure in orange robes with a white mala seated cross-legged beneath a large banyan tree, one hand raised in blessing. The throne has carved gold lion-like supports, gold side panels and a red cushioned footstool in front. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-01-17November 20 20082008-11-20 +9 copies