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A photograph of a set of separate silver repoussé metal fittings arranged on a dark blue velvet cloth. The pieces include two curved limb-like or arm-shaped parts, a crown-shaped headpiece with tassels, a chest or torso section with ornate collar, two hand or finger pieces, a triangular ornamental necklace or chest piece, and a large draped garment or lower-body piece with pleated folds at the bottom. Fine copper wires are attached to several pieces. No people, deity figure or a person are visible; the objects appear to be decorative silver covering or statue parts laid out for display or cleaning.

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Photograph of a set of hammered silver ritual ornament pieces laid out on a dark navy velvet cloth. The pieces appear to be parts of a silver deity image or armour, including a crown-shaped piece, two curved ear or side pieces, a torso section with raised relief, a pair of hands, a small hand, a triangular pendant-like ornament and a long draped lower garment with embossed folds. Some pieces are tied with fine copper-coloured wire.2011-01-25June 26 20132013-06-26August 12 20072007-08-12August 12 20072007-08-12A workshop floor holds disassembled silver-finished statue parts of a multi-armed deity murti, including a large embossed torso with ornate armour, a raised arm holding a long staff, separate hands and clawed feet, and a curled decorative plume. The pieces lie on a grey concrete floor with sandals visible at the edges.2013-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a large silver-coloured deity murti lying on its side on a grey concrete floor, with ornate embossed repoussé detailing on the crown-like headdress, shoulder pieces, chest plate and multiple arms holding a trident-like staff. Partially visible sandals and feet of onlookers appear at the edges of the frame, and a wooden platform sits to the right. No people are clearly visible as the main subject, and no a person figure is present.2013-07-13July 14 20132013-07-14A photograph of a large arrangement of silver ritual objects laid out on a black cloth. Rows of silver oil lamps (deepams) with ornate bases and flame cups stand alongside small silver deity figures, a seated figure on a square plinth at right, bowls, cups, small boxes, and several silver anklets and bangles in the foreground. No people are visible; the objects are displayed as a collection of temple articles.2011-01-25July 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesJune 26 20132013-06-26 +1 copiesA photograph of an arrangement of silver ritual objects laid out on a dark blue cloth. Visible items include a silver bow with arrow, a tiered silver finial or kalasha-like stupa piece, a tall silver ceremonial staff with a decorative top, an ornate silver crown, a silver oil lamp shaped like a bird or deity vehicle, a silver spoon-shaped vessel, a pair of small silver scissors, a small round silver dish, a long silver rod with red bands, and several thin silver bangles or wire loops. Silver metalwork is ornately engraved. At top right, the sleeve of a person in white cloth is partly visible.2011-01-25