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April 18 2018

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Close-up photograph of an ornate silver trident (trishula) with engraved floral and scrollwork on its three tines and a plain shaft, held up in front of a blurred, colourful textile backdrop of red, pink, blue, teal and yellow swirling patterns. A second silver ritual staff with a ribbed, finial-topped handle appears at the lower right. No people are visible in the frame.2018-04-23Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned metal trident, or trishul, standing upright with a carved, engraved trident head and a twisted shaft with a knobbed finial. Behind it sits an elaborately embossed golden ceremonial backdrop with scrolled and floral relief patterns. The background is a blurred screen showing colourful streaked imagery. No people are visible; the trident is the central ritual object.2018-05-10 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned metal trident (trishula) with a pointed finial, a central knopped shaft and two curved, engraved prongs, set against a blurred background of silver and gilt ceremonial metalwork and a circular engraved medallion. No people are visible; the trident appears to be a temple or ritual implement.2018-04-07Close-up photograph of an ornate silver trident (trishul) with engraved floral and scroll patterns on its three prongs, set on a twisted silver shaft beside a silver finial topped with a small figure. The blurred background shows a colourful screen with a large projected face in red, orange and blue tones. No people are visible; the trident and finial are the main subject.2018-04-24 +1 copiesMarch 04 20182018-03-04Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned brass trident (trishula) with engraved floral and leaf scrollwork on its tines, mounted on a tiered brass stand with a small seated bull (Nandi) figure on the base. A blurred warm red-orange glow sits in the background. A partially visible person in orange clothing appears at the right edge, but no clear face or body is shown. Trishula with Nandi on a stand is a Shiva ritual object.2018-04-03Close-up photograph of an ornate silver trident (trishul) with a finely engraved floral and scrolled head, mounted on a turned, segmented silver shaft. Beside it stands a smaller silver finial or staff top with a crested, diamond-patterned cap. The background is a blurred mix of red, green and dark tones. No people are visible.2018-05-06May 12 20182018-05-12 +1 copiesApril 07 20182018-04-07Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned ceremonial trident (trishul) with three curved prongs, its central tine and shaft embossed with decorative floral motifs, a small oval panel showing an ornamental design, and a lingam-like emblem on the upper bowl. The background is a soft-focus blur of dark purple, red and yellow tones. No people are visible in the frame.2010-10-17Close-up photograph of an ornate silver trident (trishula) with finely engraved floral and scrollwork patterns on its three tines, mounted on a tall silver staff with a decorative knob and a smaller ornamented finial beside it. The background is dark with soft red and blue bokeh lights. No people are visible. A deity murti of Shiva's trident symbol is suggested by the weapon's iconography.2018-04-22A close photograph of a silver trident (trishula) held upright in a person's right hand against a deep red curtain. The trident has a leaf-like ornamented centre and curved prongs. The wearer has a red and beaded wrist mala and a gold-coloured ornate garment visible at the lower left. Only a hand and forearm are visible, so no face or full figure can be seen.2016-09-14 +1 copies