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Close-up photograph of an ornately embossed silver panel on a large ceremonial silver vehicle or procession item. A diamond-lattice pattern fills the central field, framed by rows of repoussé floral rosettes and a band of oval lotus-petal motifs. Red-painted metal support poles stand at the left and right edges, and a dark wooden beam appears at the top. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of an ornate silver procession vehicle figure, showing the flank of a silver animal mount with embossed floral and leaf motifs, a diamond-lattice caparison, scalloped border bands and hanging heart-shaped drop ornaments. Red metal support poles stand around the silver figure on a tiled floor. No people are visible in the frame.Close-up photograph of an ornately embossed silver procession vehicle component, with repoussé floral scrollwork, rows of beaded borders, rounded medallions and stylised lotus-like petals covering a curved panel. A red wooden pole runs diagonally along the right edge. A bell-shaped ornament hangs below the central band. No people are visible, and no a person figure appears in the image.Close-up photograph of a large ornate silver procession vehicle panel, richly embossed with repoussé scrollwork, acanthus-style foliage, floral medallions, beaded border bands and bead-dotted rims. A red wooden pole runs vertically across the frame beside the silver surface, and a dark overhead beam is visible at the top. No people are visible in the scene.Close-up photograph of an ornate silver procession item, a richly embossed silver elephant armour or caparison with repoussé floral scrollwork, rosettes, beaded borders and a heart-shaped central medallion. A red wooden pole runs along the left edge. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of an ornate silver procession item. Repoussé floral and scroll patterns cover the side panels, a row of small silver bells hangs across the upper band, and a lower band has scalloped heart-shaped cutouts with beaded borders. A red-painted pole runs along the left edge and a metal rod stands at the right. No people are visible.Close view of an ornate silver procession vehicle. A vertical metal pole runs across the frame in front of the silver surface, and the dark background suggests an enclosed storage or display space. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of an ornate silver ceremonial item. Central circular medallion ringed with beaded borders, scrolling foliate motifs and a fan-shaped lotus-like petal pattern at the bottom. Dark background and warm metallic sheen. No people visible.Close-up photograph of an ornate embossed silver panel. The repoussé surface shows scrolling foliage, a central rosette, flower motifs and two rampant lion-like animals flanking the design. A stamped floral pattern fills the upper dome-shaped section, and a beaded border frames the whole piece. No people are visible.2008-10-15A large ornately engraved silver elephant figure stands indoors in a hall, its trunk raised and its body covered in repoussé floral and scroll patterns. A decorated silver howdah or seat sits on its back, supported by red wooden poles on the right. Behind it are dark shelves and a grey-walled area, and a few pale floor items lie near its feet. No people are visible. This appears to be a procession vehicle item, shown as a sacred arts and silver piece from the archive.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityClose view of a large ornately embossed silver elephant figure. A small yellow kalasha or oil lamp sits on a red-cloth base beside the silver legs. Two people are visible in the background across an open stone-paved courtyard, one standing and one seated, beside red support poles. Grey stone wall behind.Close-up photograph of an ornate embossed silver surface. Central circular medallion ringed with beaded borders and petal-like lobes sits within scrolling foliate and swirl motifs on a silvered panel. Raised beading outlines the edges, and the surface shows tarnish and wear. No people are visible.