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A photograph of an indoor display niche set against a dark reddish-brown wooden door with a wrought-iron grille of scrolls and spear-like finials. Two large curved ivory tusks form an arch around a small brass deity murti standing on a tiered brass pedestal, with a tall crown-like headdress and hanging tassels. A carved stone or metal figure is partly visible at the right edge. No people are visible. The white wall trim and grey plaster surround the niche.

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Indoor photograph of a display stand in a palace interior. Two large curved ivory tusks rise on either side of a small bronze figure of a standing deity murti with raised arms, set on a cylindrical base in front of an arched wooden backdrop with carved fan-like ornaments. The wooden display table has a brass rim and sits on a white marble floor. A black ceramic vase is visible in the background niche, and an ornate brass vase stands at the right edge beside a framed picture. No people are visible.2006-11-10October 15 20082008-10-15Photograph of an ornate old wooden palanquin-style canopy or shrine inside a palace interior. Carved wooden pillars with geometric and floral patterns support a latticed wooden screen with floral cutouts. Inside sits a carved ivory or bone reclining figure of a deity on a bed-like platform, with an animal figure at its side. In the foreground at right stands a tall brass oil lamp (vilakku) with a bulbous stem and a flared base. Two dark metal wall-mounted ornaments hang on the left and right walls. No people are visible.2006-11-10May 10 20122012-05-10Photograph of an ornate carved wooden structure in an interior room, resembling a palace shrine or canopied couch. Dark carved wooden pillars with geometric and floral patterns frame a latticed wooden screen. Inside sits a white carved stone or ivory reclining figure of a deity resting on a serpent-like form, with a small standing figure beside it. On the right stands a dark bronze lamp with a tall spout and a dish base. Wall brackets with carved wooden ornaments hang on the pale wall. No people are visible.2006-11-10Close photograph of a ceremonial conch shell horn lying on its side against a plain grey draped cloth. The white conch has a brass-capped mouthpiece and is attached by cords to a dark stem and an ornate gold-toned brass fan-shaped base with repoussé leaf and scroll patterns. No people are visible; the object appears to be a ritual instrument or vahana-style fitting.A dim indoor photograph of a carved dark wooden shrine niche with latticed window panels and ornate pillars. Inside the niche sits a pale carved stone or ivory figure reclining on a curved couch, appearing to be a deity murti or sculpted figure. A bronze lamp stand with a tall finial stands at the right, and two small framed wooden silhouette panels hang on the wall above. No people are visible.2006-11-09A close photograph of a brass sacred art object on a red and gold brocade cloth. A brass elephant figure with raised trunk and ornate saddle cloth stands atop a curved brass stand with two bell-shaped bases and leaf-like scroll supports. A small fur or cloth covering sits on the elephant's back. Plain brown background.2012-05-10July 19 20162016-07-19November 09 20062006-11-09Photograph of an ornate metal artefact on a round dark wooden base inside a palace interior. A pierced, arched openwork backplate carved with small figures and foliage frames a standing elephant figure with a raised trunk. Beside it stands a dark green stone statue of a robed standing figure against a wooden door and window. No people are visible.2006-11-10April 03 20182018-04-03 +1 copies