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November 05 2011

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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold repoussé metal surface with swirling scrollwork, paisley-like motifs and beaded borders, possibly part of a throne or palanquin decoration. In the lower centre a red gemstone set in a circular gold ornament is partly visible, and a pale hand or fabric edge appears at the lower left. No people are clearly visible as whole figures.2011-05-30Close-up photograph of an ornate gold repoussé metal surface. A round red gemstone setting sits at the bottom edge beside a white cloth or fabric edge. No people are visible; the frame shows only metalwork and a jewelled ornament.2011-05-23June 22 20092009-06-22Close-up photograph of an ornately embossed gold surface with swirling scrolls, curling wave-like forms and raised floral or cloud motifs. No people are visible.2010-10-06Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti decorated with an ornate golden serpent coiled around its shoulder, its hood raised with small red gemstone eyes. The figure wears a jewelled garment with red and white stone inlay and scalloped gold detailing. Red and yellow flowers blur in the background. No people are visible, only the murti and its adornments.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of an ornate gold finial or lid with a deeply carved, petal-like lotus pattern and a small faceted red gem set at the top. The gilded surface reflects warm light, and the background shows out-of-focus gold ornamentation. No people are visible.2011-03-03Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold-toned ceremonial shoulder or chest ornaments adorned with embossed scrollwork, beaded borders, and round settings holding red stones. White plumeria flowers are tucked among them, and strands of rudraksha beads hang across the top. The background is a deep maroon fabric. No people are visible.2011-05-31 +3 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal object richly embossed with scrolling floral and vine patterns, with a round gold boss set with a red stone at its centre. The gold piece is surrounded by fresh flower garlands: yellow and white chrysanthemums, white jasmine-like blossoms, a red rose at the upper left and dark maroon blooms at the lower right. The arrangement suggests a deity's decorated adornment or ritual object during worship, but no people are visible and no figure is clearly identifiable.2011-04-01April 01 20112011-04-01Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal object resting on a glossy orange-yellow silk cloth. The piece has repoussé relief decoration with rows of scalloped ripple patterns, beaded borders, a round knobbed medallion at the top and a curled scroll motif, with a smooth concave recess at the lower edge. No people are visible; the object appears to be a decorative ritual or temple ornament, possibly part of a deity's adornment.2011-10-30