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April 04 20162016-04-04April 24 20162016-04-24Photo 11702462September 19 20162016-09-19 +2 copiesA photograph of a standing bronze deity murti in a richly carved gilt-bronze arched prabhavali backdrop with lion-like supports at the base. The murti wears a yellow sheer draped garment with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, rudraksha beads, a tall crown-like headdress and a red bindi. One hand holds a raised object and the other hangs at the side.2011-08-02A close photograph of an ornate gilded metal deity murti standing within a large decorated arch-shaped frame with carved scrollwork and foliate motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, layered jewellery and a garland-like necklace, and holds a small object in one hand. Behind it, a person in orange-saffron cloth is partly visible at the edge of the frame, with orange and red textiles around. The scene suggests ritual setting with bright golden highlights.2006-08-22A gilded metal murti of a goddess stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame carved with floral scrolls and mythical birds. She wears a white silk sari bordered with gold and multicoloured jewelled trim, a jewelled necklace with a large green gem and a crown-like headdress, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. A deep red fabric backdrop sets off the figure. Statue only, no physical people visible.2010-08-06A small silver standing figure of a female deity murti with a tall crown and ornate jewellery, holding a pot-like vessel at her left shoulder, placed on a square pedestal on a red and gold brocade cloth in front of a grey block wall. No living people are visible. A partially visible object appears at the right edge.2013-09-03 +2 copiesA small silver-toned metal murti stands in a carved silver arched frame flanked by carved makara-like creatures, against a backdrop of draped teal and blue cloth. The figure wears an orange and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold-bordered shawl, a multi-strand white beaded garland, and a tall crown-like hair ornament with a red tilak. It holds a small object in one hand. Behind it, a larger statue's red and gold-bordered dhoti and bare feet are visible on a blue cloth-draped platform. A tall brass lamp stand stands at the left edge. This is a photograph of a deity statue on a throne.2016-01-15A close photograph of a gilded copper-coloured metal deity murti standing within an ornate arched frame with floral and scroll carving. The figure wears a tall crown, floral ear ornaments, and a layered necklace, and holds a raised hand near the chest. A red and gold patterned silk cloth drapes over one shoulder, with white flower garlands hanging below. The background is blurred red fabric and gold decorative elements.2010-07-27 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20172017-01-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a small gold-toned metal deity murti standing on a red wooden stand inside a temple setting. The figure wears a tall crown, a red bindi, a red and maroon sari with a green and gold woven border, a jewelled chest ornament and a jewelled waist piece. Its right hand is raised. Behind it is an ornate gilded arch with carved floral and makara-like motifs against a red wall. No physical people are visible.2010-09-18