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January 22 2010

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Close-up of a carved wooden relief depicting a multi-headed elephant-headed deity murti, with several elephant faces in a row, each with ornate crowns, trunks curling and a central face bearing a red tilak and an om symbol. Foliate scrollwork frames the carving on both sides, and one hand is raised in a blessing gesture while another holds an object near the chest. No physical people are visible.2010-01-22Close-up photograph of an ornately carved wooden panel in warm honey-brown tones. Multiple figures are carved in relief in a row, some seated and some standing, with headdresses, jewelry and musical instruments visible, set among floral and lotus-petal bands. Carved wooden decorative art in a temple or sacred arts display; no living people are visible.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A carved stone statue of Ganesha stands in a niche against a grey stone wall beside a wooden door frame. The deity murti has an elephant head, a crown, and multiple arms, with a decorative arched backdrop and two small attendant figures at its base. A brass vessel sits on the grass at the lower left. Faded red and green paint remains on the carving. No people are visible.2008-04-05A close, angled photograph of a long carved wooden frieze in warm honey-brown wood, set against an orange wall. Rows of carved figures in relief, including standing and seated figures, fill the panel between bands of geometric and scale-pattern moulding. No living people are visible; the carved figures are sculpted reliefs. The lower edge shows an arched lotus-petal style moulding, and the scene appears to be a temple or ashram interior woodwork detail.2016-10-12A large carved and painted wooden panel displaying multiple Ganesha forms in niches framed by pillars and small stupa-like towers. Central figures show seated Ganesha in red and green tones, flanked by additional Ganesha images, some with multiple arms and some riding a mouse or animal mount. Smaller attendant figures stand between the pillars and a row of carved animals runs along the base. Part of a carved object sits in the lower foreground against a white wall. Shown in a statue shop setting.2009-08-08A carved wooden doorway frame in a temple-style interior, with dense relief carvings of deities, dancing figures and foliage across its lintel and side panels. A continuous garland of white flowers. Below, a wooden door stands open to a room with hanging lamps and framed pictures on the wall. No people are visible, and the carving shows several deity forms in its central panel, with figures in dance poses flanking the sides. The overall scene is a decorated ceremonial entrance.2008-10-15A small carved wooden figure of an elephant-headed deity, identifiable as Ganesha by its trunk and seated form, stands centred on a circular base against a plain yellow backdrop. The carving is light brown with faint red markings on the face and belly, and the figure has multiple arms rising from the shoulders. No physical people are present.A carved grey stone sculpture of a multi-armed Ganesha with an elephant head, seated with a consort-like female figure beside him, set against a black background. The carved elephant deity wears a patterned sash and a decorated crown-like headdress, with a small forehead mark. Several arms extend around the figure, holding objects, and the surrounding relief carvings show a decorated arched backdrop. The stone is lit from the side, emphasising fine chisel detail. No people are visible; the subject is a deity murti.2011-09-24 +1 copiesAugust 23 20152015-08-23December 21 20132013-12-21May 24 20132013-05-24