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December 28 2011

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December 12 20092009-12-12Close-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.2011-12-28Photograph 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.2011-12-28July 01 20092009-07-01Close photograph of a pair of ornately embossed copper or bronze legs. The metal is worked with floral scrollwork, beaded borders and repeating foliate patterns, and red kumkum marks are visible on the pavement. An orange cloth and a striped purple and red fabric edge appear in the background. No people are visible.2015-08-23Several embossed brass or gold-toned metal panels lie flat on a grey, dusty stone or concrete surface. The sheets are worked with repoussé floral scrolls, leaf patterns, geometric borders and curved bird or peacock-like motifs. A thin cable runs across the upper left panels. No people are visible, and no a person candidate appears; the scene shows decorative metalwork.2013-07-14Close-up photograph of an ornate embossed metal surface with dense repoussé scrollwork, acanthus-like swirls, leaf forms and beaded borders in a warm copper-gold tone. The metal reflects light unevenly, showing raised relief and shadowed hollows. No people are visible, and the detail suggests a decorated throne, shrine panel or ceremonial object at an ashram event.2011-04-01A photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal vahana or deity ornament lying flat on a light grey cloth. It has a repoussé floral and leaf border, beaded and dotted bands, fluted panels and a curved, shell-like form, with red cords threaded through its edges. The piece appears unfinished or in workshop condition, with reddish patina visible in places. No people are present.December 28 20112011-12-28Close-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.2011-10-30August 23 20152015-08-23Close photograph of gilded metal temple fittings laid on a pale blue-grey cloth. Ornate gold-toned pieces include a large cylindrical or bell-shaped finial with ridged bands, bead borders and a rounded knob top, plus two curved flared brackets decorated with raised floral rosettes and leaf scrolls. Red thread is tied to the pieces. A partly visible ornamented gold section appears at the left edge. No people are present.