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April 26 2018

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Close-up photograph of an ornate copper-coloured metal throne or chair back, richly embossed with scrolling foliage, a central flame-like finial, and two confronted peacock figures with curved necks and fanned tails at the top. The blurred background shows a stone wall. No people are visible; the object is a decorative seat or peetha back.2018-04-26Close-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.2011-04-01April 28 20182018-04-28Close-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.2006-10-19December 12 20092009-12-12Close-up photograph of large embossed metal panels with intricate swirling scrollwork, floral and foliate relief, and rounded cabochon-like bosses, appearing to be temple or ritual metalwork such as ornamental plates or a throne backing. Behind them a person in white clothing is partly visible at the top edge. Brownish-red wooden or lacquered forms sit beneath the panels, and a small logo appears at upper left.2009-09-06Close-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.2010-10-06A carved wooden panel with an arched top and scalloped edges, finished in warm honey-brown wood. Central circular medallion features a lattice of crossed lines with small light triangular inlays, framed by a ring and flanking floral rosettes and scrolling foliage. A lotus-like finial crowns the top, and turned spindle balusters sit along the bottom edge. A blue cylindrical tank and wiring are visible in the dimly lit background. No people are present.A photograph of an ornate gilded wooden throne with a dark red velvet seat and backrest, set against a black curtain on a dark tiled floor. The carved back has a central medallion showing a small seated deity, flanking peacocks standing on a lotus base, and lion-like figures at the armrests. A gilded ceremonial parasol with hanging tassels stands above the backrest, and a matching gilded footstool sits in front. No people are visible.June 03 20182018-06-03 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two ornate repoussé copper or brass arched panels. The left panel shows a central rosette medallion with concentric petal rings and scrolled borders. The right panel features a carved lion-faced or makara-like mask at its crown, surrounded by flowing foliate scrolls and a lattice-patterned field. No people are visible; the background is dark drapery with a partial pole at upper left.2010-01-02 +1 copiesClose-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.2010-10-06