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June 27 2013

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Close photo of several small silver-toned metal deity figures lying on a white cloth-covered table, displayed for a ceremony or inspection. The figures show ornate jewelled headdresses, armour-like garments and raised arms, with one figure's head and tusk-like features prominent. A brass base and a pair of metal tools with blue handles sit at the right edge.2013-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesThree small silver-toned metal murti figurines stand on a pale blue-grey surface in front of a gold-framed picture. On the left a slender female deity holds a lotus-like object and a small vessel, with a crown and ornate jewellery. In the centre a four-armed deity figure stands with ornaments and holds a bowl-like item, its hands raised in mudras. On the right an elephant-headed Ganesha holds a modak sweet and an axe in his upper hands, with a fan-like ornament at his back. The surfaces are polished and detailed with jewellery and dhoti patterns.2013-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13A photograph of metal deity statues laid out on a paved floor during repair or restoration. Several gilded and dark-patinated bronze figures lie on their backs and sides, including a standing figure with raised arms and a female figure with a long sash. Hollow cylindrical bases and pedestals sit between them, and wooden blocks and red-painted stands are visible at the edges. No people are visible in the frame.2014-08-24Two blackened, partly melted metal deity figures lie on a dirt floor among scattered ash, bricks and tools. The left figure holds a trident-like staff and a ritual object in its raised hands; the right figure is a slender seated or kneeling form with a crown-like headdress and multiple arms. Behind them, a brush, pliers, a hammer and other workshop tools rest on a slab, with bare feet and a red-and-gold cloth visible at the top edge. No people are clearly visible as physical subjects.2013-07-14A photograph of an unfinished metal sculpture of a multi-armed deity figure lying on its side on a grey cloth on a dirt floor. The silver-grey cast figure has raised legs, several arms, ornate jewelry and a crown-like headdress, with rough surface texture and visible joins from the casting process. No people are visible in the frame.2007-08-27July 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 14 20132013-07-14July 14 20132013-07-14