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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned ceremonial throne backrest or peetha finial, topped by a tiered umbrella-like canopy with hanging red and gold tassels. The carved gold frame features a lion-faced kirtimukha motif flanked by leaf-shaped and pennant-shaped finials. The blurred background shows a pink carpet, gilded pillars and a bright hall. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned metal ceremonial canopy or crown-shaped finial atop a decorated base featuring a carved face with a kirtimukha-style motif and leaf-shaped side ornaments. The tiered umbrella-like top has hanging fringe tassels in red and gold. The background is blurred, showing a figure draped in yellow and orange flower garlands and a dark cloth, with bright lights beyond. No people are clearly visible; the figure in the background is unclear and not used for identification.2016-12-05Close-up photograph of an ornate gilded throne back in the foreground, decorated with carved floral scrollwork, a central face motif and a tiered finial with small pennant flags, with two bronze lion figures at its base. Behind it, out of focus, are marigold and yellow garlands and other gilded furnishings in a bright hall with a red floor. No people are visible in the frame.2016-12-05A 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 20162016-12-05December 20 20172017-12-20Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal ornament shaped like a teardrop or leaf, with embossed floral scrollwork and a central roundel depicting a peacock with spread tail feathers. It is mounted atop a red and navy textured cloth covering, with gold embroidered motifs visible at lower left, and a golden finial above. A blurred background shows green foliage and a red rope or cord. No people are visible.2016-01-11April 01 20182018-04-01A photograph of an ornate gold ceremonial crown or kireedam set on red cloth. The gold crown has a pointed finial, tiers of embossed floral patterns, rows of small white stones, and a large red gemstone at the front. Behind it are blurred green and orange fabrics, a brass pot, and stacked books. No people are visible and no person wears the crown.2013-03-21December 05 20162016-12-05July 01 20112011-07-01A photograph of two ornate gold ceremonial headpieces resting on a dark blue cloth. The left piece is a tall, pointed crown with repoussé floral scrollwork and inset red, green and purple stones, edged with a red lining. The right piece is a rounded gold crown with a radiating sunburst-style rim, a stepped dome and a finial on top. Behind them, the knees and hands of seated people in white clothing are partly visible at the top edge, along with a silver vessel and a metal bowl on the upper right. No one's face is visible.2011-01-25December 20 20172017-12-20