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A decorated deity murti, shown in side profile, seated against a red draped backdrop beside a window with white blinds. The figure wears an elaborate headdress of peacock feathers in green and blue with red and white jewelled ornaments and a gold crown, a gold face mask, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a red and gold silk garment with a gold-striped border. Green rope-like garlands drape the seat, and a peacock feather fan rests against the figure. Flowers with small white blossoms sit at the lower left.

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