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September 08 2016

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A photograph of a row of small bronze deity murti figurines displayed on a table, each draped in vivid silk. The foreground figure wears a red satin garment with gold trim, a tall conical crown, a jewelled necklace and bangles, and holds a small object in one hand. Behind it stand a figure in blue silk with a beaded necklace and a figure in black silk with gold-edged cloth. The rightmost figure wears a red garment, an elaborate sunburst crown and a large blue-gemmed necklace. Pink striped fabric appears at the left edge. The bronzes have a green-brown patina and are shown in a shallow-focus display.2016-09-08 +1 copiesSeptember 08 20162016-09-08 +1 copiesA row of small bronze deity murti figures stands on a gold-toned wooden display base, each dressed in coloured silk garments in blue, red, black, yellow, green and white with gold borders. Several wear ornate jewelled necklaces, crowns or tall conical headdresses, and some hold ritual implements such as a trident, staff and vajra-like objects. A small bronze bull or cow figure sits in the lower left foreground. The figures are statues only; no physical people are shown, apart from a blurred hand or sleeve at the upper right edge.2016-09-08A photograph of a row of small metal deity murti statues displayed on golden bases in front of a seated figure wearing a maroon robe. From left, figures in red and orange garments, a central figure in red with a jeweled necklace, a yellow-clad figure with raised hands, a white-and-gold figure with a red-beaded necklace, and a green-clad figure with a garland. Some statues hold ritual implements and one stands beside a small animal figure. Blurred heads of onlookers appear in the foreground, and an orange object sits at the upper right. The statues appear to be arranged for worship, with the seated figure's crossed legs and hands visible at the top.2016-09-08A row of small bronze deity figurines dressed in red, gold, yellow, white and green silk garments with gold borders, adorned with jeweled necklaces, floral and sequined collars, and crowns. A small bronze cow or bull figure sits in front, and a bronze serpent hood rises behind one figure. Behind the statues, a seated person in red-orange robes is visible from the lap down, and the blurred heads of two onlookers frame the foreground. The figurines appear to be placed for a ritual or puja display.2016-09-08A photograph of a row of small bronze deity figurines on a golden tray, each in a different coloured cloth: black, red, yellow, green and white, with garlands and ornaments. A monastic in maroon robes sits behind, one hand extended over the figurines. Blurred heads of two onlookers are in the foreground. The figurines appear to be being shown or blessed, possibly during a puja, though the scene is not clearly identified.2016-09-08Close-up photo of a row of small bronze deity figurines arranged on a polished brass tray. Standing figures with crowns and raised arms stand on lotus-shaped bases, with a small bronze bull and other animal figures beside them. Scattered pink flower petals lie on the tray, and a red velvet cushion and blurred hands appear in the background. No people are clearly visible apart from partial arms at the edges.2012-12-26A photograph of a room with several bronze or brass deity murti statues set on lotus-shaped pedestals against a white wall, some standing and some seated. One seated figure in orange robes holds a small object in raised hands, and others wear green, pink and white draped saris or cloth. Wooden furniture, a blue-and-white checked mat and a dark bag sit in the background. No living people are visible.2006-12-20May 17 20162016-05-17October 09 20132013-10-09December 25 20122012-12-25September 08 20162016-09-08 +1 copies