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Close-up photograph of a gilded metal statue of a deity murti wearing an ornate orange and gold brocade turban studded with pearls, rubies and emeralds, with a jeweled crown ornament at the forehead. The face is painted with dark kohl eyes, red lips and gold nose ring. Large jeweled earrings with red and green stones hang at the sides and a richly embroidered blue garment with jewels is visible at the bottom. A dark red curtain forms the background. No physical people are present.

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June 03 20092009-06-03Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal murti of a figure wearing a green and red bandhani-patterned turban with a jeweled brooch. The face has painted black eyes and eyebrows and red lips, with a jeweled earring shaped like a paisley and a white jasmine garland draped at the right. A heavy jeweled necklace with red, green and white stones covers the chest against a dark red cloth. The background is a blue-green drape. This is a statue, not a person, so no physical people are present.2009-06-30June 30 20092009-06-30June 03 20092009-06-03 +1 copiesClose-up of a gilded metal deity murti wearing an orange brocade cloth with gold paisley embroidery, a jeweled crown set with white, red, green and blue stones, a strand of pearls, and jeweled earrings and a clasp. The face has painted dark eyes and red lips, with a jeweled tilak-style ornament on the forehead. A yellow-green silk backdrop fills the background. No physical people are visible.2009-06-27Close-up photograph of a polished metal deity murti with a golden-bronze face, red lips, dark painted eyebrows and eyes, and a jewelled forehead ornament. It wears a bright orange turban topped by an ornate gold crown set with white stones, red and teal gems. Jewelled earrings, a diamond-studded necklace and a green garland are visible, with a green sequined backdrop behind. No living person is visible, so no a person candidate is present; the figure is a statue.2011-09-12 +1 copiesJune 29 20092009-06-29Close-up photograph of a gilded, polished metal face mask of a ceremonial figure wearing an elaborate orange-red turban with gold brocade and jeweled ornaments. A crystal-studded necklace with pearl drops and a large jeweled brooch adorn the headdress, a red jeweled tiara sits above the brow, and the lips are painted red against a dark background. This appears to be a theatrical or ritual figure mask rather than a living person; no human is visible.2009-11-19June 27 20092009-06-27June 27 20092009-06-27Close-up of a gilded metal murti of a royal-styled figure dressed for a festival vahana or procession. The figure wears an orange and gold turban with a jewelled ornament and a white pearl strand, heavy red and green stone earrings and necklaces, and an ornate jewelled armour-like chest piece. Red, yellow and white garlands of flowers surround the figure, with green and gold brocade drapery behind and an orange scarf falling at the side. Decorated figure, not a living person.2011-11-30June 29 20092009-06-29