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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured brass peacock figurine with intricately engraved tail feathers and a curved neck, its beak holding a loop-shaped ornament, set on a base in the foreground. Behind it, out of focus, rows of seated people wear white headbands and white or light clothing, with a figure in orange-toned garments on the right.2009-12-20A close-up photograph of an ornate brass oil lamp with a swan-shaped top, its wings spread upward and fine engraved feather detailing. The lamp sits on a fluted pedestal base against a dark plain background. At the left edge, a red and white flower garland is partly visible. No people are shown.2011-11-03Close-up photograph of an ornate silver peacock figure with a red-lacquered or red-painted wing and body, its curved neck and beaked head in sharp focus against a softly blurred olive and yellow background. The feathers are finely engraved. No people are visible, and the object appears to be a ceremonial vahana or decorative peacock vessel.2017-12-24A large ornate silver peacock vahana stands in a dim storage room with a grey wall behind it. Its head has a crest and curved beak, the neck is covered in fine scale engraving, and the wing and tail feathers are detailed with repoussé work. The tail is a large, scrolled, open filigree-like fan. Beside it is a silver-covered table or stand with a blue-painted top and a blue wooden support, and a blue-handled pole leans against the peacock. No people are visible.A dark, close-up photograph of an ornate bronze or brass pedestal on a chequered tiled floor in a palace interior. The base is a carved openwork stand with two stylised birds or peacocks with raised wings and tails flanking a lotus-like central stem, topped by a bulbous, finely patterned knob and a flared upper collar. No people are visible. Palace art and ornamental metalwork are the subject, shown in muted greens and browns against dark surroundings.2006-11-10A carved wooden peacock vahana with an upturned crest, outspread tail feathers and detailed feather patterning sits among wrapped silver and gold-toned deity statues in a storage or workshop area. A small silver shrine-like finial rests on its back. Plastic wrapping covers many of the surrounding metal idols, including figures in the background, with a red spire-shaped object at upper left. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned brass finial shaped like a bird. The blurred background shows deep red and maroon fabric with a warm golden edge. No people are visible in the frame.2011-11-24Close-up photograph of a metal ritual object: a copper-toned circular openwork medallion carved with a radiating lotus-like rosette of layered petals, mounted on a tapering gilt-brass spire or finial with ribbed, fluted surfaces and side scroll ornaments. The background is plain dark. No people are visible. The object appears to be part of a ceremonial metal structure or deity vahana/ornament.April 18 20182018-04-18 +1 copiesClose overhead photo of a polished brass ceremonial object: a round, fan-shaped plate with radiating ridges and a rope-patterned rim, a lotus-like floral motif at its base, and a long handle with a knobbed end. It rests on a grey stone surface. No people are visible.2006-10-12Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityPhotograph of an ornate metal artefact on a round dark wooden base inside a palace interior. A pierced, arched openwork backplate carved with small figures and foliage frames a standing elephant figure with a raised trunk. Beside it stands a dark green stone statue of a robed standing figure against a wooden door and window. No people are visible.2006-11-10