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November 29 2013

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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated panel carved with flowing scrolls, foliate curls and swirling floral motifs. Red fabric is visible at the lower right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2010-10-06January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a workshop floor showing a large curved, arch-shaped metal piece with embossed scrollwork and floral relief patterns, dark patinated surface with gold-toned highlights, leaning against a wall. Beside it lie a rounded wooden disc, plastic bags, a white cloth, a blue-and-white container, scattered tools and tangled blue cables. Green metal mesh and wooden posts are visible behind. No people are present.2006-12-10Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured repoussé backrest or canopy panel with intricate scrolling foliate and floral relief patterns and a central rosette at the top. In the background, a dark wooden board with gold lettering lists donor names under the heading about devotees who built the Ananda Sabha, against an orange-red wall. A small bell hangs at the upper left. No people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate gilded wooden torana, a temple archway frame, standing upright against a plain pale wall with a bamboo pole leaning at left. The arch has a carved crown-like finial with curling makara-style scrolls, a bright gold tiered arch edged with floral leaf moulding, and fine engraved vine patterns, while the sides below show carved lion-like faces and darker, weathered lower panels. No people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in the scene.July 25 20072007-07-25Close-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.2010-10-06July 20 20092009-07-20Close-up photograph of a craftsman's hands working on a gold-coloured metal panel with repoussé flower and scroll motifs, set against a red-painted surface. The worker holds a tool with a dark handle and metal tip, pressing into the embossed brass strip while several iron rods or chisels rest along the lower edge. The person's sleeve in white or light blue is visible at the right edge. The image shows traditional metal-embossing work, possibly for temple or sacred decoration.2009-07-20Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal ornament shaped like a teardrop or leaf, with embossed floral scrollwork and a central roundel depicting a peacock with spread tail feathers. It is mounted atop a red and navy textured cloth covering, with gold embroidered motifs visible at lower left, and a golden finial above. A blurred background shows green foliage and a red rope or cord. No people are visible.2016-01-11July 25 20072007-07-25Close-up photograph of large embossed metal panels with intricate swirling scrollwork, floral and foliate relief, and rounded cabochon-like bosses, appearing to be temple or ritual metalwork such as ornamental plates or a throne backing. Behind them a person in white clothing is partly visible at the top edge. Brownish-red wooden or lacquered forms sit beneath the panels, and a small logo appears at upper left.2009-09-06