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Close-up photograph of an ornate embossed metal surface with dense repoussé scrollwork, acanthus-like swirls, leaf forms and beaded borders in a warm copper-gold tone. The metal reflects light unevenly, showing raised relief and shadowed hollows. No people are visible, and the detail suggests a decorated throne, shrine panel or ceremonial object at an ashram event.

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Close-up photograph of an ornately embossed gold surface with swirling scrolls, curling wave-like forms and raised floral or cloud motifs. No people are visible.2010-10-06December 16 20092009-12-16Close-up photograph of a gilded metal relief on a ceremonial object, showing two facing mythical birds with rounded heads, cupped wings and curling tail feathers, flanked by scrolled ornamental borders. The polished gold surface reflects light, and a dark red fabric edge appears at the bottom. A small blue-and-white logo sits in the upper left corner.2006-10-19Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured carved throne or seat. The side panel shows embossed scrollwork and a stylised peacock or bird motif with curling foliage, set against red velvet at the base. No people are visible in the frame; the image shows only the decorative furniture.2010-11-03Close-up photograph of an ornate copper-coloured metal object with repoussé floral and scroll patterns and beaded borders. Blurred dark figures and a hand or tool appear at the upper right and in the background, out of focus. No legible faces are visible. The metal shows a reddish-brown patina with some green oxidation at the edges.2011-10-22Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated panel carved with flowing scrolls, foliate curls and swirling floral motifs. Red fabric is visible at the lower right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2010-10-06August 23 20152015-08-23December 28 20112011-12-28Close view of a large, weathered copper-coloured repoussé object lying on grey paving stones. It is an ornately embossed hollow form, possibly part of a vehicle or ritual piece, with scrolled foliate patterns, bead-and-dot borders and a rosette medallion on the right. A second embossed section lies behind it. No people are visible; the image is a photo of the metal object.2011-10-22A pair of ornate brass padukas, sandal-shaped ritual footwear, photographed flat on a white background. Each sole is densely embossed with scrolling foliate and swirl motifs bordered by a beaded rim, and each has a raised cylindrical knob near the heel end for the foot strap. No people or a person candidate is visible.2007-08-26Close-up photograph of an ornate copper-coloured metal object resting on a stone or concrete floor. It is a curved, embossed piece, possibly a saddle or ceremonial vehicle cover, decorated with repeating floral scrolls, beaded borders and raised oval medallions. No people are visible. The surface shows an orange-brown patina with traces of gilding in the recesses.2011-12-28Close-up photograph of an ornate repoussé silver surface. A large oval panel sits at the top, framed by beaded borders and scrolling acanthus-style foliage with floral rosettes. Lower down, a band of lotus-like petals and round bosses runs across the frame. The metal is polished, with highlights and shadows showing the raised relief. No people are visible.