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August 12 2007

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January 25 20152015-01-25August 12 20072007-08-12February 01 20152015-02-01 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate silver-coloured metal deity murti lying on its side on a grey concrete floor, with an elaborately engraved crown, a raised arm holding a long staff or trident, and a richly decorated chest and arms. Bare feet and sandals of visitors appear at the edges of the frame, and a wooden platform is visible at the right. No people are the main subject; the statue is shown from a sideways angle with the image rotated.2013-07-13Photograph of a set of hammered silver ritual ornament pieces laid out on a dark navy velvet cloth. The pieces appear to be parts of a silver deity image or armour, including a crown-shaped piece, two curved ear or side pieces, a torso section with raised relief, a pair of hands, a small hand, a triangular pendant-like ornament and a long draped lower garment with embossed folds. Some pieces are tied with fine copper-coloured wire.2011-01-25A photograph of a set of separate silver repoussé metal fittings arranged on a dark blue velvet cloth. The pieces include two curved limb-like or arm-shaped parts, a crown-shaped headpiece with tassels, a chest or torso section with ornate collar, two hand or finger pieces, a triangular ornamental necklace or chest piece, and a large draped garment or lower-body piece with pleated folds at the bottom. Fine copper wires are attached to several pieces. No people, deity figure or a person are visible; the objects appear to be decorative silver covering or statue parts laid out for display or cleaning.2011-01-25A photograph of a large silver-coloured deity murti lying on its side on a grey concrete floor, with ornate embossed repoussé detailing on the crown-like headdress, shoulder pieces, chest plate and multiple arms holding a trident-like staff. Partially visible sandals and feet of onlookers appear at the edges of the frame, and a wooden platform sits to the right. No people are clearly visible as the main subject, and no a person figure is present.2013-07-13A workshop floor holds disassembled silver-finished statue parts of a multi-armed deity murti, including a large embossed torso with ornate armour, a raised arm holding a long staff, separate hands and clawed feet, and a curled decorative plume. The pieces lie on a grey concrete floor with sandals visible at the edges.2013-07-13 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple room floor with disassembled silver metal idol parts laid on a red cloth: a silver armour-like chest piece, arm pieces and a repousse-decorated lower section. Behind them a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a mala stands against a white-tiled wall, with a small brass pot and brass lamp stand nearby. On the right, cardboard boxes hold orange and yellow cloth, a woven mat is strewn with incense sticks, and a large ornately engraved silver dish lies on the floor. One bare-legged person in white clothing stands at the top right edge.2007-08-11July 14 20132013-07-14Photo 11706331 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copies