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October 24 2011

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Photograph of several ornate copper-coloured metal objects resting on a grey metal table in a tiled room with terracotta hexagonal floor tiles. The pieces appear to be engraved, embossed ceremonial fittings with scalloped rims and foot-shaped or sandal-like forms, including a large pair in the foreground and a smaller curved piece at right. No people are visible.2011-12-28Rare archival collectionA photograph of a thin, curled copper plate with a patinated greenish-brown surface, lying on a yellow background. Engraved on the plate is a Sri Yantra, a concentric geometric design of interlocking triangles within lotus petal rings. No people are visible; the object is shown alone and centred in the frame.A photograph of a curled, thin copper sheet lying flat on a yellow background. The copper plate is engraved with a Sri Yantra-style geometric pattern of nested triangles surrounded by lotus petal rings and a circular border. No people are visible. The sheet appears to be a ritual object from a collection of items used in childhood puja, shown as an archival object photo.December 28 20112011-12-28Rare archival collectionClose-up photograph of an ornate copper-coloured metal object resting on a stone or concrete floor. It is a curved, embossed piece, possibly a saddle or ceremonial vehicle cover, decorated with repeating floral scrolls, beaded borders and raised oval medallions. No people are visible. The surface shows an orange-brown patina with traces of gilding in the recesses.2011-12-28Rare archival collectionA concrete floor in a thatched-walled space with woven bamboo panels behind. In the foreground lie several large copper-coloured repoussé sheets embossed with raised ornate patterns, apparently temple or ritual metalwork such as plates or covers, arranged loosely on the ground. Nearby are a stainless steel plate with a ladle, a steel tumbler, a terracotta bowl on a ledge, a white plastic bag, a red marker pen and a white bucket. No people are visible.2009-07-01October 24 20112011-10-24September 19 20162016-09-19 +2 copiesA photograph of a rolled or curved copper sheet lying flat on a bright yellow surface. The copper is tarnished and mottled with reddish-brown patches, and an engraved Sri Yantra diagram of interlocking upward and downward triangles within concentric circles is visible on its face. No people are present; the object appears to be a ritual item from a childhood puja collection.