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September 04 2013

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A close photograph of an ornate repoussé silver umbrella top, the round canopy dome with embossed floral and scrolling motifs and a pointed finial, with small hanging silver tassels along its rim. It rests on a dark cloth with gold-toned poles above and small framed round medallions at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-01-25April 28 20182018-04-28September 04 20132013-09-04A photograph of an ornate silver ceremonial object lying on an orange cloth spread over a tiled floor. The embossed silver piece has a large rounded shield-like plate with floral and foliate relief, a handle at one end, and crowned or animal-headed finials and fittings in silver. Bare feet and white dhoti-style clothing of people standing at the edge of the frame are partly visible on the left, and a bare foot and a maroon garment appear at the right edge.2013-09-04A photograph of disassembled silver ceremonial objects laid out on an orange cloth on a tiled floor. Ornate repoussé silver pieces include a large lion or simha-faced component, a long spear-like rod with twisted shaft, a curved arch-shaped piece, a decorative bowl-like base with bird-head motifs, and several animal-head fittings. Fine silver threads tie the pieces together. Partial feet and the edge of a patterned sari are visible at the frame's edges, but no complete person is shown.2013-09-04A photograph of disassembled silver ceremonial ornaments and parts laid out on an orange cloth on a tiled floor. The pieces include ornate embossed silver panels, a crown-like headpiece, a pointed trident-style shaft, and animal or lion-head sections with fringed tassels, all tied together with thin orange thread. Two bare feet in sandals and white trousers are visible at the top edge, and no person is seated or standing in the main frame.2013-09-04November 05 20132013-11-05Close-up photograph of an ornate silver throne back or chair panel with intricate repoussé engraving. Scrolling foliage and floral motifs fill the upper corners, and a central figure with multiple faces or heads sits within a radiating halo-like pattern. Scalloped edges frame the panel, and the blurred background shows a dark interior with a reddish column. No people are visible; the object is an ornamental silver seat back.2017-09-07October 27 20112011-10-27Close-up photograph of an ornate silver ceremonial umbrella or canopy with a domed top, embossed scalloped and floral patterns, and a row of hanging silver leaf-shaped pendants along its rim. A slender silver shaft with carved detailing rises from the center. The background is dark, with warm reflections on the metal. No people are visible.2013-11-22November 22 20132013-11-22 +1 copiesClose-up photo of an ornate repoussé silver vessel, a large cylindrical pot or bucket with intricate floral scrollwork and embossed figures around its body and a ring handle. A hand grips the rim at top, and a bare foot in a sandal and a white garment edge appear at the frame. The ground is bare earth. No clear person's face is visible and no one is identified.2013-10-19