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A large ceremonial crown or headdress for a deity murti, displayed on a fabric backdrop with woven red, white and black patterns. It is navy velvet covered in white pearl-like beads, gold zari thread, red and green stones, and a central teardrop motif with a green gem. Gold and pearl tassel fringe hangs from the lower edge, and a green gem tops the peaked crown. Brass vessels and plastic-wrapped items sit beside it, with a blue cloth below. No people are visible.

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A close-up photograph of a single ornate ceremonial crown-shaped object with a rounded, bell-like form set against a pale mint-green background. Its blue velvet surface is covered with white pearl beadwork in floral and diamond patterns, gold cord trim, and rows of red, green and dark stones set in gold settings. A brass finial tops the dome, and a teardrop-shaped motif with red bead outline and dark green stone sits at the centre of the body. No people are visible.Three ornate ceremonial headpieces laid flat on a white cloth. The largest, on the left, is maroon-velvet with gold embroidery, pearl beading, green and red gem inlays and small painted face motifs. A smaller gold-and-navy cap with red gem centre sits in the middle. On the right, a navy-velvet piece with white pearl lattice, gold thread, multicoloured stones and a brass finial at the top. No people are visible.Close-up of an ornate jewelled silver-and-gold Shiva ornament. Red velvet fabric and red flowers surround it, with a yellow flower garland at the left edge and a gold rod running diagonally across the lower right. Jewelled necklace pieces appear at the right. No people are visible.2010-07-13Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityAugust 19 20172017-08-19August 19 20172017-08-19 +1 copiesOctober 05 20132013-10-05Close-up photograph of an ornate silver crown or headdress with a tall pointed finial, covered in raised beaded dot patterns, teardrop motifs and inset glass or mirror-like stones along the lower band. It rests on a red cloth. A blurred grey garment and a patterned background sit behind it. No people are visible; the only partial figure is an unclear grey-clad arm at the top left.2013-10-05A photograph of a decorated deity murti. The murti wears a tall red and gold crown with a fan of colourful plumes, layered white pearl and flower garlands, gold and jewelled ornaments, and a gold base with white strings.2017-08-19 +2 copiesJune 21 20092009-06-21A display of ornate ceremonial headgear and jewellery on a dark blue and maroon cloth, with gilded decorations behind. Four pearl-embroidered crowns or headdresses are arranged together: a white and gold one with blue and gold patterning, a cream one with red and green accents, a tall white conical one with green and red jewels, and a brown-red conical one trimmed with pearls and orange stones. In front, a green brocade turban with gold patterning is edged with white pearl strands. On the left lie a gold beaded collar and several strands of pearls and beads. No people are visible; the setting suggests temple regalia prepared for a ceremony.2015-04-28A photograph of an ornate deity crown or headdress lying flat on a plain lavender surface. The crown is decorated with gold embroidery, white seed beads, sequins, red and green beadwork, and blue and pink faceted stones arranged in flower and teardrop motifs against a dark maroon velvet base. No people are visible. The page is titled Making Of Sacred Arts University, and the crown appears to be a handcrafted deity ornament.