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A photograph of a gilded metal torso piece, a deity murti upper body with a fitted bodice, detailed floral and scroll repoussé work, round medallions on the chest, a beaded band at the waist and a flared lower border. Red cords are tied at the shoulder and neck. A hand at the lower left holds one of the cords. The piece rests on a plain white cloth.

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Close-up photograph of a large gilded metal deity figure section lying on a white cloth, showing an ornately embossed torso or chest piece with floral and foliate relief, round bosses and a decorated waist band. Red cords are tied to the edges of the piece, and other gilded fragments with engraved patterns are partly visible at the left and bottom. No people are visible; the image documents deity murti components prepared for transport.Close photograph of a gilded metal deity torso or figure section resting on a pale grey cloth. The piece has ornate repoussé ornamentation, floral medallions, beaded borders, a raised chest-shaped form and a wide decorative band at the waist, with red cord or thread attached at the edges. Red residue is visible in the crevices. No people are visible. The object appears to be a sculptural component being prepared.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal vahana or deity ornament lying flat on a light grey cloth. It has a repoussé floral and leaf border, beaded and dotted bands, fluted panels and a curved, shell-like form, with red cords threaded through its edges. The piece appears unfinished or in workshop condition, with reddish patina visible in places. No people are present.A close photograph of a single gilded metal hand from a deity figure, lying flat on a white cloth. The hand is cast with a raised, partly closed fist and an ornate band of beaded and floral engraving around the forearm and wrist. Behind it, the edge of another richly gilded ornament with red fabric and red thread is visible. No people are present; the object is a ritual or murti part.Close photograph of gilded metal temple fittings laid on a pale blue-grey cloth. Ornate gold-toned pieces include a large cylindrical or bell-shaped finial with ridged bands, bead borders and a rounded knob top, plus two curved flared brackets decorated with raised floral rosettes and leaf scrolls. Red thread is tied to the pieces. A partly visible ornamented gold section appears at the left edge. No people are present.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityJuly 14 20132013-07-14Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityOctober 29 20112011-10-29Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal deity murti against a black background. The figure has a tall ornate crown with floral and scroll detailing, a bindi on the forehead, painted red lips and dark eyes, and layered beaded necklaces across the chest. Its raised hand holds a leafy pointed object with red-painted fingertips, and the lower body is decorated with fine engraved patterns. No physical people are present.October 29 20112011-10-29