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June 28 2008

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April 09 20132013-04-09 +2 copiesA metal deity murti stands in a decorated display, dressed in an orange and green silk garment with gold brocade borders. It wears a tall jewelled crown and layered necklaces set with white stones, red and green gems and pearls, plus a jewelled waist belt. Its raised right hand holds a small object, and a marigold and white jasmine garland hangs in the background behind a deep red draped cloth.2009-06-17 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a female figure wearing an ornate crown set with red and white stones, red-and-white jewelled earrings, a nose ring, and layered pearl and stone necklaces over a deep purple velvet bib. Gold coin-shaped pendants hang from the neck, and the figure wears a green silk sari with gold border. The left hand holds a small lidded gold vessel, and a large gold arched halo with repeating scalloped motifs stands behind. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti. The murti wears layered white pearl necklaces, a deep blue velvet panel edged in gold with a red central stone, and gold coin-style ornaments. A green silk garment is visible, and the hand holds a golden lamp-like object. A golden arch frame stands behind the figure, with a green-toned backdrop at upper right. No people are visible.Close photo of a gilded deity murti with a jeweled conical crown studded with red, green and white stones, large pink-and-white earrings, and layered necklaces of pearls, gems and gold coin-like pendants. It wears a green silk garment and raises one gold hand in a gesture, with an ornate golden arched backdrop and a painted landscape behind. A figure's white garment edge appears at the far left.A copper-toned metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a decorated ornate arch-shaped frame with carved makara and floral motifs. She wears a draped olive-green sari with a gold-toned border, multiple strands of jewelled necklaces with a large central pendant, rudraksha beads, and a gold coin-like pendant. A white flower is tucked near her shoulder, and her raised hand holds a small object. Behind her hang red, green and white embellished gold-bordered fabrics. No people are visible.2013-03-16A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, shown from the chest up. The figure wears an elaborate headdress set with red and white stones, red and white stone earrings, a nose ornament, and layered necklaces of white pearls, faceted stones and gold coin-like pendants over a deep purple velvet bodice with a red central stone. Green fabric is visible at the shoulders, and the raised hand holds a lotus bud. A large gold arch with carved hoods stands behind the figure. No people are visible.May 05 20122012-05-05A gilt copper-alloy deity murti stands within an ornate repoussé copper frame decorated with floral scrolls and a bird motif. The figure wears a tall jatamakuta-style crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a green-gold draped garment with a zari border. Layered necklaces of multicoloured beads, a round pendant, rudraksha beads and a white flower adorn the chest, and the raised right hand holds a small object. Marigold garlands glow yellow in the blurred background.2013-03-16June 29 20072007-06-29 +1 copiesA bronze-finished standing deity murti in a golden arched frame with peacock-like carved motifs. The figure wears a pink sari with gold border, a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, layered pearl necklaces, a rudraksha mala and gold jewellery. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Behind it, a decorated backdrop with red and green gem-like embellishments. No physical people are visible.2013-03-06Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal deity murti, a female figure wearing an ornate jewelled crown with red and blue stones and pearl drops. The face has a red bindi and a white nose stud. Layered white and pearl necklaces with red and green stones cover the chest, with a green and red brocade sari and a long black braid decorated with white floral ornaments. Its raised hand holds a stem-like object and the other hand is open at the side. The backdrop is a painted rocky landscape. No living people are visible.