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March 02 2018

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March 02 20182018-03-02March 02 20182018-03-02A large gilded statue of a warrior figure dominates the frame, standing in a dynamic pose with one knee raised. It holds a curved sword in its raised right hand and a round shield or disc in its left. The figure wears an ornate crown, elaborate beaded necklaces, armlets, and a richly carved waist sash with a decorative dhoti. Behind it hang white tent drapery and a blue cloth panel, with equipment cases and a red carpet visible at the base. The statue is a deity murti rather than a person.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A large golden metal statue of a warrior deity stands under an open rectangular copper-coloured frame at night, with a full moon glowing in the dark sky above. The figure wears an ornate crown, layered necklaces and armour-like shoulder plates, and holds a slender staff or rod in one raised hand while the other arm bends at the side. Warm light from a lamp at the right illuminates the gold surface against a hazy background. No people are visible.2018-03-02A large gilded deity murti stands in the foreground, holding a sword raised beside its head in one hand and a round shield in the other. It wears an ornate crown, a broad beaded collar, shoulder ornaments and armlets, with a moustache and swept hair. Behind it hangs a blue cloth beside white tent fabric, and folding chairs and equipment are visible at the edges. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal deity murti, a standing figure with an elaborate crown, ornate earrings, a beaded collar and a chest adorned with engraved ornaments and a jewelled waist belt with tassels. The figure's arms are extended outward and the background is plain black. No physical people are present.March 02 20162016-03-02 +3 copiesClose-up photograph of a polished gold-toned bronze deity murti against a black background. The figure wears a tall ornate crown with curled side ornaments and a small tilak mark on the forehead. Its face is smooth with a gentle smile, and it wears a carved necklace and armlets with floral patterns. The metal reflects warm highlights across the face and shoulders. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal statue of a deity against a black background. The face has a serene smile, a vertical tilak mark on the forehead, and a tall ornate crown with floral and scrolled relief work and side ornaments. Heavy necklaces and carved armlets with leaf patterns adorn the upper body, and an arm extends diagonally across the lower frame. The metal reflects warm highlights. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.A large gold-coloured metal statue of a standing goddess, a deity murti, stands on a lotus-shaped pedestal set on a wooden crate against a black drape. She wears a tall tiered crown, ornate necklaces and armlets, and a pleated, draped lower garment. Her right hand holds a lotus-like flower raised near the shoulder while her left arm hangs open at her side. Openwork floral carving decorates the base, which rests on wooden blocks and shims. No people are visible.