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Close-up photograph of an ornate gilded elephant head sculpture. The golden trunk curls upward and is decorated with fine relief patterns, and the head is adorned with intricate filigree and a chain-like collar. Yellow flower garlands hang near the head, and a maroon and gold cloth drapes behind it. The background is blurred, showing brass fittings and other ceremonial objects.

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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated elephant head mounted on a golden vehicle or palanquin, with its trunk curled upward and fine repoussé floral and geometric carving. Yellow marigold garlands hang around the base, and a maroon and gold cloth drapes behind. Blurred golden fittings and a brass finial appear in the background of a temple setting. No people are visible.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated elephant head sculpture. Yellow marigold garlands drape the base, and gold-toned draped cloth and a blue backdrop appear behind it. No people are visible in the frame.2016-12-12Close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial elephant figure with a raised trunk, ornately carved head and chased decorative detailing. Behind it sits a golden palanquin or throne structure topped with green, white and yellow tassels and garlands. Gold-painted poles and a dark draped cloth stand in the background, and a red cloth lies at the base. No people are visible in the frame.2010-11-12Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated ceremonial vehicle, shaped like a swan or mythical bird with a curved neck, outstretched wings and a jewelled collar set with blue and white stones. It sits on a gold stand with a red-and-orange cloth beneath and a gold-framed altar piece above with white, yellow and green flower garlands. No people are visible; the scene shows a sacred utsava vahana or ritual vehicle in a temple or ashram hall with a pale wall and blue draping in the background.2010-11-12August 24 20172017-08-24 +1 copiesNovember 12 20102010-11-12A large gilded metal Nandi bull statue, polished gold with fine engraved detailing on its head, horns and ornamental chest, sits on a golden pedestal inside a stone-walled temple hall. Its face is turned toward the viewer. A red and white striped cloth covers the floor, and a brass oil lamp stands at the lower right. A small orange and blue cloth hangs at the top of the frame. No people are visible.2018-04-14March 15 20202020-03-15 +2 copiesOctober 12 20102010-10-12 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial bird figure, its head and long curved beak finished in shiny gold with engraved feather patterning and rivets along the beak. Behind it, strings of marigold-style garlands in pink, white, red, orange and green hang out of focus. Partial jewelled ornaments appear at the top left. No people are visible.2010-11-06A photograph of a polished brass elephant figurine standing on a blue cloth beside an ornate gold-framed throne or seat carved with floral motifs. The elephant has a raised trunk draped with a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a single red flower, and its body is decorated with engraved saddle cloth, tassels and bells. The backdrop is a purple and pink starry, cosmic-looking fabric. No people are visible.2011-09-25