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A photograph of a glass display case with a gold-painted wooden frame, holding an assortment of ornate ceremonial objects on a purple velvet base. The items include jeweled and gold-coloured miniature figures, a seated figure with a small kalasha-like finial, a horned or crested form, a trident-like element, ornate jewelled domes and small bells. Above the case, orange and red cloth and shimmering embroidered textiles are visible. No people are clearly visible in the scene; a faint reflection appears on the glass.

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A photograph of an ornate display of jewelled ornaments laid out on a red velvet cloth inside a glass case with a gold-coloured frame. The pieces include elaborate necklaces, arm bands and pendants set with white stones, green and blue cabochons, and red stones, arranged in rows. A gold-toned sheer fabric hangs in the background. No people are visible.2018-04-14Glass display cabinets in a hall with a metal roof truss showing temple paraphernalia. The left cabinet holds silver-toned necklaces and a red velvet garland with silver beadwork, plus a small brass and silver ritual vessel. The central cabinet, lined in red, shelves ornate silver and gold-toned crowns and headdresses, a small painted standing figure in orange and yellow, brass lamps, bowls and kalasha-style vessels, and ornamental brass items. The right cabinet is mostly reflective with a few objects visible. No people are visible.2009-06-09A 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.2015-04-28Close view of a glass display case holding an arrangement of ornate gold jewellery set with red and green stones and white crystals. Pieces include a large pendant with a green central gem, a crown-like headpiece, earrings and armlets, displayed on a dark blue velvet backing. A red and white striped cloth lies at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesA photograph of many ornate ceremonial objects laid out on an orange cloth spread across a floor. Gold-coloured and silver-coloured decorative pieces include embossed gold vessels and a gold palanquin-like tray, jewelled crowns and headdresses, decorated hands-shaped plaques, sequined and beaded ornaments, bangles, a black hair piece, and bright blue and red studded arm or staff pieces. Boxed items sit among them. No people are visible. The objects appear to be deity decorations and vahana parts being prepared.A framed glass display case with a gold-coloured wooden frame holds an ornate golden deity murti standing with a trident in one hand and a drum-like object in the other, on a lotus-shaped base. Behind it hangs a large elaborate jewelled costume set in red velvet with pearl and gem garlands, a sunburst crown, and decorated crowns and jewellery on display. Brass oil lamps stand at the bottom corners of the case. No physical people are visible.2018-04-14 +3 copiesA photograph of a glass-fronted display case holding an arrangement of ornate jewelry laid out on a red velvet cloth. The pieces include a gold-toned necklace with pearls and red and green stones, a crescent-shaped ornamental piece with teal stones, several layered chains and a pendant or ornament with a dark teal central stone. Behind the glass is a gold-threaded fabric drape. A golden border frames the case, and a red and cream striped floor covering lies below. No people are visible.2018-04-14December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of two ornate gold ceremonial headpieces resting on a dark blue cloth. The left piece is a tall, pointed crown with repoussé floral scrollwork and inset red, green and purple stones, edged with a red lining. The right piece is a rounded gold crown with a radiating sunburst-style rim, a stepped dome and a finial on top. Behind them, the knees and hands of seated people in white clothing are partly visible at the top edge, along with a silver vessel and a metal bowl on the upper right. No one's face is visible.2011-01-25April 14 20182018-04-14 +3 copies