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December 05 20162016-12-05A large ornate gilded metal throne back, or peetha, dominates the frame, with repoussé carving of foliage, scrolls and a sculpted face at the top. A gilded face-like medallion in the centre has a turban-like headdress and an open-mouthed expression, flanked by pointed leaf motifs and curled finials. A small domed finial rises from the top. Two matching gilded seats stand to either side in a sunlit tented venue with a red floor covering. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05July 01 20112011-07-01September 23 20112011-09-23Close-up photograph of the ornate gold-toned metal crest of a red velvet throne-like seat. A central circular medallion shows a seated deity murti pair, one figure holding a trident-like staff, with scrollwork, foliate motifs and a pointed arch crown above. No people are visible in the frame.2011-07-01June 22 20092009-06-22November 25 20112011-11-25 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal object resting on a glossy orange-yellow silk cloth. The piece has repoussé relief decoration with rows of scalloped ripple patterns, beaded borders, a round knobbed medallion at the top and a curled scroll motif, with a smooth concave recess at the lower edge. No people are visible; the object appears to be a decorative ritual or temple ornament, possibly part of a deity's adornment.2011-10-30July 21 20092009-07-21October 01 20112011-10-01Close view of a gilded metal deity murti with a bright orange turban-style headwear with gold zari stripes, a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, black-lined eyes, red lips and a dark dot on the cheek. Ornate jewelled earrings with red and green stones hang from the ears and a jewelled necklace is at the collar. A white jasmine-style garland drapes at the left, and a second gleaming golden figure with a crown-like headpiece appears at the right. A wooden staff or stick with an orange tassel is held near the face. Pink flowers appear at the lower right. Statues only; no living people are visible.2010-07-25