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September 13 20132013-09-13A gilded metal deity murti stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame with floral and scrollwork carving. The figure wears a pink sari with gold border and a crown-like headdress, multiple jeweled necklaces and a large central pendant set with stones. One hand holds a small object at chest level. Behind it hang gold-bordered panels of sequins and jewels, with yellow marigold garlands at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2013-03-25June 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copiesA bronze-finished metal deity murti stands within an ornate golden arch frame with carved foliage and rearing lion-like yalis at the base, set against a red backdrop. The figure wears a tall crown, a pink and gold paisley-patterned sari draped over the shoulder, a jeweled necklace with a pendant, and holds a small object in one raised hand. A red bindi marks the forehead. This is a statue, not a living person, and no a person candidate is present.2010-09-15May 10 20122012-05-10A gilded copper-toned murti of a deity stands within an ornate copper arch frame decorated with carved peacock-like motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, a red sari-like drape with a golden border, long strings of white pearls and rudraksha beads, a round gold pendant, and bangles. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind the murti, a backdrop of jewelled ornamentation with red and green stones and gold embroidery.2013-04-10May 10 20122012-05-10A gilded metal murti of a deity stands within an ornate golden arched frame flanked by carved lion or mythical beast figures. The murti wears a hot pink sari with gold border, layered strands of multicolored beads and a large jeweled pendant, and a red tilak on its forehead with a tall crown. Behind it are gold and gem-studded decorations and red flowers at the right edge. No people are visible.2013-05-19A close photograph of a copper-gold metal deity murti standing inside an ornate arched copper frame carved with foliage and mythical bird motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a white draped cloth with gold border. Layered beaded necklaces with pearls, green and red stones, and a large round pendant hang on the chest, and the raised right hand holds a small object. Behind, out-of-focus gold beadwork and a red and green fabric backdrop frame the statue.2013-05-03August 02 20132013-08-02A copper-gold metal statue of a seated deity sits within an ornate copper-gold arched throne with carved makara-style heads and scrollwork. The figure wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a gold crown, layered multicoloured gemstone necklaces, and a rudraksha mala, and holds a small ritual object in one hand. Behind it, a red cloth backdrop and a decorated gold-and-jewelled hanging are visible. The statue is a murti, not a living person, and no one is physically present in the frame.2013-05-13September 12 20132013-09-12