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Close-up photograph of a dark grey stone carving of a deity head, shown in profile against a pale wall. The figure wears a tall, tiered conical crown or jata-style headdress decorated with rows of circular beads and incised geometric patterns. A broad band with carved motifs runs across the forehead, with a small urna-like dot between the brows. Elaborate beaded necklaces and ornaments with lattice-like designs cover the chest. The carving is rendered in a light, incised outline on black stone. No people are visible; the image shows a sculpted murti only.

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September 24 20112011-09-24September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a dark grey stone carving of a deity murti, showing the face, forehead with a small urna dot, a tall ornate crown with layered carved bands, and a carved snake-hooded motif behind the head. A broad, beaded and ridged necklace covers the chest. The carving is weathered with fine surface texture and no people are visible.2011-06-24Close-up photograph of a carved dark grey-blue stone deity murti. The face has a small raised urna mark on the forehead, almond-shaped eyes, a thin moustache and a serene slight smile. The head wears a tall jata-style crown with a fluted headband and a finial, and an ornate beaded collar sits below the neck. Carved swirling scroll and flame-like motifs fill the background behind the head. No people are visible; the figure is sculpture.2011-06-24A close-up photograph of a polished black stone deity murti, shown from the chest up. The carved figure wears a tall conical crown with tiered beaded bands and a layered necklace, with flame-like carved elements at the left edge. A blurred green background surrounds the sculpture in outdoor light. No physical people are visible.2009-12-20Close-up photograph of a blue-grey carved stone deity murti. The face has a small urna dot on the forehead, arched brows, downcast almond eyes, a broad nose and a faint smile. Its tiered crown has ornamental bands and a pointed finial, and swirling carved hair or ornaments frame the head against a fluted backdrop. No people are visible.2011-06-24January 14 20102010-01-14Close-up side profile photograph of a dark grey stone statue of a figure wearing a carved crown or headdress with a decorative band. The statue has finely incised eyebrows, almond eyes, a sharp nose and a slightly smiling mouth. A carved, ridged collar or necklace lies across the chest, and a small circular motif is visible on the shoulder. The background is a warm reddish-orange wall. No living people are visible; the statue is a depiction, and no a person candidate is identifiable from appearance.2011-02-20A close-up photograph of a dark grey stone statue of a deity murti, shown in profile against a warm orange background. The figure wears a tall crown with carved bands, large round earrings, and a broad layered necklace of beaded and ridged bands. One hand is raised in a gesture of blessing near the chest. The carved surface shows fine incised details on the clothing and jewellery. No people are present in the scene.2011-02-20December 28 20112011-12-28Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti with a carved face, elaborate tiered headdress and curled hair ornaments, its brow marked with white and orange pigment. Dried orange flower garlands hang at the left edge against a plain warm-brown background. No people are visible.2018-03-17December 14 20092009-12-14