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A photograph of two ornate gold ceremonial headpieces resting on a dark blue cloth. The left piece is a tall, pointed crown with repoussé floral scrollwork and inset red, green and purple stones, edged with a red lining. The right piece is a rounded gold crown with a radiating sunburst-style rim, a stepped dome and a finial on top. Behind them, the knees and hands of seated people in white clothing are partly visible at the top edge, along with a silver vessel and a metal bowl on the upper right. No one's face is visible.

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Two ornate gold crowns or headdresses rest on a black cloth-covered table. The left piece is a tall, pointed golden crown with embossed floral and scrollwork patterns set with small red, green and blue stones. The right piece is a round golden headdress with radiating spokes and a domed central finial, with a finely textured lower band. Seated people in white clothing are partly visible at the top edge of the frame, with a silver vessel and a white cloth in the background.2011-01-25A close-up photograph of an ornate gold crown on a black cloth surface. The crown has a pointed, arched top with repoussé floral and scrollwork designs, a central lotus-like motif, and inset red, green and white stones. A red lining shows at the base.2011-01-25Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned ceremonial vessel with a pointed finial lid, repoussé floral and leaf engraving, and hanging bell-like drops around its base, placed beside a gold-colored metal object with intricate lacework. The background is a soft blurred warm surface. No people are visible.2012-01-08A close photograph of two ornate, jewelled ceremonial objects resting on a cream textured cloth. The larger piece is a tall, crown-like shape encrusted with clear and green stones and magenta-pink stones set in gold-toned borders, with a single large green gem at its centre. A smaller, similarly decorated conical piece with pink, green and clear stones stands to its right. The items resemble decorated deity headgear or vahana ornaments, with no people visible.A photograph of an ornate decorated shivalinga-style object, a gold-coloured conical form covered in tiny white, green and red stones in diamond and chevron patterns, with a pink-stone band and a pointed gold finial. A pearl string hangs from the tip and a red gemstone sits at the centre. It rests on a silver tray over a purple brocade cloth. Blurred background shows a brass oil lamp or bowl and figures in red and orange clothing. No people are clearly visible.2013-04-13Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned ceremonial throne backrest or peetha finial, topped by a tiered umbrella-like canopy with hanging red and gold tassels. The carved gold frame features a lion-faced kirtimukha motif flanked by leaf-shaped and pennant-shaped finials. The blurred background shows a pink carpet, gilded pillars and a bright hall. No people are visible.2016-12-05A photograph of an ornate gold ceremonial crown or kireedam set on red cloth. The gold crown has a pointed finial, tiers of embossed floral patterns, rows of small white stones, and a large red gemstone at the front. Behind it are blurred green and orange fabrics, a brass pot, and stacked books. No people are visible and no person wears the crown.2013-03-21October 30 20112011-10-30December 19 20162016-12-19Close photograph of gilded metal temple fittings laid on a pale blue-grey cloth. Ornate gold-toned pieces include a large cylindrical or bell-shaped finial with ridged bands, bead borders and a rounded knob top, plus two curved flared brackets decorated with raised floral rosettes and leaf scrolls. Red thread is tied to the pieces. A partly visible ornamented gold section appears at the left edge. No people are present.September 17 20172017-09-17 +1 copiesMaking Of Sacred Arts University