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A close-up of a metallic murti of a deity, shown from the chest up, with a polished copper-toned face, large dark eyes and red lips. It wears an orange turban with a pearl-and-gem crown ornament and a peacock-feather accent, orange shawl draped over the shoulders, pearl earrings and a dense necklace of red roses and white flowers. Its raised right hand, decorated with white pearl beadwork and pastel inlays, holds a silver trident, and the background is a turquoise draped cloth with mirror-like spangles. A faint copyright line appears at lower right, which is not included in the text field.

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August 28 20112011-08-28August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesA gilded metal statue of a deity with a fierce moustached face, wearing an orange-red striped turban with a jewelled ornament and a crown-like headpiece. The figure wears a red-orange shawl with gold border, an orange-beaded necklace, and a rhinestone-studded armour-style breastplate. Its raised hand holds a trident and a silver mace-like staff. Red and yellow flower garlands and green leaves drape the figure against a teal satin backdrop with sequined dots. The statue is a deity murti in ritual decoration, not a living person.2011-10-18September 20 20112011-09-20August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesOctober 03 20082008-10-03A golden-faced deity murti stands in a temple setting before turquoise satin drapery. The figure wears an orange and red striped turban with a jewelled crown and a jewelled brow ornament, and an orange shawl falls over its shoulder. It is adorned with a rudraksha-bead necklace, red flower garlands and green leaves, and rhinestone-studded armour. In its raised hand it holds a silver trident, a ceremonial mace-like staff, and a jewelled hand-shaped piece. The statue is a sculptural figure, not a living person, so no physical people are present and the a person candidate is depiction only if identified, which the image does not establish.2011-10-18A close-up of a metal murti of a deity with a golden-bronze face, red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing an ornate gold crown with a peacock feather and a red-and-gold jewelled ornament. Orange cloth drapes over the shoulders and body. The figure holds a silver trident in the left hand and makes a jewelled abhaya-like mudra with the right hand, adorned with white stones, green and red gems. Yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands hang around the figure against a magenta cloth backdrop. Silver and jewelled necklaces and earrings complete the decoration. No physical people are visible.2011-08-31 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a highly ornamented metal murti with a polished copper-coloured face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, and red lips. It wears a bright orange turban decorated with jewelled ornaments and a crown of stones above it. The body is covered in heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and a crystal-studded white garment with red and green stones. Its raised hand is covered in white stone inlay with red and green patterns, and a gold ceremonial implement appears at the left edge beside yellow flower garlands. The background is deep maroon draped cloth. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no identifiable a person depiction is established by the visible cues alone.2010-09-15Close-up of a metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, black-outlined eyes and red lips, wearing a bright orange turban decorated with jeweled ornaments and a jeweled crown. The figure is adorned with a dense, sparkling jeweled breastplate, layered necklaces with green and red stones, and large jeweled earrings. The raised right hand is covered in white stones with colourful circular patterns, and a ceremonial golden implement is visible at the left edge. Marigold flowers and deep red drapery form the background. No living people are visible.2010-09-15October 19 20082008-10-19September 01 20112011-09-01