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A photograph of a polished brass oil lamp (deepa) on a tall stand against a dark background. The lamp's spout is shaped like a bird with a red flower placed at its top. On the right edge, a partially visible large printed image shows the face of a figure wearing an ornate gold crown with red accents; it is a depiction, not a physical person. No people are physically present.

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A close-up photograph of an ornate brass oil lamp with a swan-shaped top, its wings spread upward and fine engraved feather detailing. The lamp sits on a fluted pedestal base against a dark plain background. At the left edge, a red and white flower garland is partly visible. No people are shown.2011-11-03October 29 20162016-10-29Close-up photograph of a polished brass oil lamp on a tall stem, its top shaped as a decorative bird with a curled neck and fanned wing feathers. A single small flame burns in the lamp's bowl at the right. Behind it, a blurred painted or printed backdrop shows red, gold and white tones with figures in gold garments. No people are visible.2011-10-10October 13 20112011-10-13Close-up photograph of a tall polished brass oil lamp (nilavilakku) with a peacock-shaped top and a small flame burning in its dish, standing before a large backdrop print showing a red-and-white floral garland and a painted deity figure. A gold-embossed panel with scrollwork edges the left side of the frame. No people are visible.2011-10-02A tall ornate brass oil lamp (nilavilakku) with a peacock-shaped finial on top stands on a stone floor against a dark curtain. A single flame burns in the upper dish. The lamp's shaft is engraved with lotus and leaf patterns. No people are visible.2011-09-14August 19 20132013-08-19Close-up photograph of an ornate brass oil lamp with a lit flame on its upper dish, shallow focus. Behind it, blurred, a red cloth backdrop with white garlands and a framed deity image or murti. A gold-rimmed object appears at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-02-02September 15 20112011-09-15Close-up photograph of a brass oil lamp (nanda deepa style) with a lit flame on a ornate base and a dark bird-like finial atop its stem, set in the foreground of a temple or hall. Behind it, blurred figures in orange-red garments with gold trim sit or stand, and gold-embroidered fabric is visible at right. No faces are clearly visible. The lamp burns with a small flame in the oil reservoir.2013-04-29December 22 20112011-12-22August 19 20132013-08-19