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Close-up photograph of several large copper-toned ceremonial vessels or ornamental metal pieces lying on a paved stone surface. The embossed surfaces show repeated scroll-like floral motifs, rows of beaded dots and stippled bands, with a curved, sculpted rim. No people, deity murti, or a person candidate is visible.

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Close view of a large, weathered copper-coloured repoussé object lying on grey paving stones. It is an ornately embossed hollow form, possibly part of a vehicle or ritual piece, with scrolled foliate patterns, bead-and-dot borders and a rosette medallion on the right. A second embossed section lies behind it. No people are visible; the image is a photo of the metal object.2011-10-22A close photograph of a large copper-coloured metal statue fragment lying on a stone paved surface outdoors. The piece shows a shaped foot or leg section with raised, finely chased floral scrollwork, beaded bands and ridged decorative borders. Scattered white paper scraps, dry soil, small stones and green weeds surround it, and a dark stone slab appears at the top left. No people are visible. Partial copyright text is printed over the lower right corner.2011-10-22October 22 20112011-10-22Close-up photograph of an ornate copper-coloured metal object resting on a stone or concrete floor. It is a curved, embossed piece, possibly a saddle or ceremonial vehicle cover, decorated with repeating floral scrolls, beaded borders and raised oval medallions. No people are visible. The surface shows an orange-brown patina with traces of gilding in the recesses.2011-12-28October 22 20112011-10-22Close-up photograph of an ornate copper-coloured metal horn or trumpet-shaped object resting on grey carved stone blocks outdoors. The metal surface is densely engraved with floral scrolls, rosettes and bands of foliate patterns, with a beaded ring near the wider end. Blurred green foliage and palm fronds fill the background. No people are visible. The object appears to be a ceremonial instrument or decorative element placed on a stone structure.2011-10-22December 28 20112011-12-28Close-up photograph of the carved feet of a reddish-pink painted stone or plaster deity murti, shown in profile on a dark grey stone plinth. Beaded borders and foliate relief patterns decorate the ankle and lotus-petal base. A blurred green background lies behind. No people are visible, so the image concerns sacred sculpture detail only.2011-11-08Close-up photograph of an ornate copper-coloured metal object with repoussé floral and scroll patterns and beaded borders. Blurred dark figures and a hand or tool appear at the upper right and in the background, out of focus. No legible faces are visible. The metal shows a reddish-brown patina with some green oxidation at the edges.2011-10-22July 01 20092009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01December 12 20092009-12-12