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June 19 20142014-06-19Three dark grey stone sculptures stand on a shared plinth against a white draped tent backdrop. The central figure is a four-armed standing deity murti with a tall conical crown, holding up a conch and other attributes, with a mount carved beside it. Two attendant female figures flank him, each in a tall crown and jewelled ornaments, one holding a fan-like object. The arrangement suggests a temple-style installation set up outdoors. No people are visible.Three dark grey stone statues stand on a shared black pedestal in front of a white tarpaulin backdrop, apparently in an outdoor setting. The central figure is a multi-armed standing deity murti with a tall conical crown and a bird-like vahana beside its legs, flanked by two slender standing female figures in tall conical headdresses, jewellery and draped garments, one holding a lotus-like object. The carving shows detailed ornamentation on necklaces, belts and armlets. No people are visible in the scene.Three dark grey stone deity murtis stand side by side on a long grey plinth against a white draped backdrop. The central figure is a multi-armed standing deity with a tall ornate crown, a flared back halo and a lion or mythical beast at his feet. Flanking figures on each side are female-form standing deities with tall crowns, jewelled necklaces and long garments falling to the base. The carvings are finely detailed with intricate jewellery and textile patterns. No people are visible.October 10 20122012-10-10August 03 20092009-08-03Three black stone deity murti stand in a row against a white cinder-block wall in an indoor temple space. The central figure is a multi-armed standing deity with a tall conical crown, holding objects in several hands and wearing a sacred thread across the chest; a small animal figure stands at its side. Figures to the left and right are similar dark stone statues with tall crowns and jewellery. A white marble bust of a bearded saint sits at the far right edge, and a small yellow and pink floral offering lies on the floor at the base of the central statue. A wall sconce light glows at upper right.2007-11-07October 09 20112011-10-09Three black stone deity murti statues stand on a tiered black stone plinth in front of a white cinder-block wall, with a metal stepladder at the left edge. The central figure is a standing deity with a tall conical crown and multiple arms, one hand raised with fingers held in a mudra, and a small animal figure at his side. Flanking him are two standing female figures with tall crowns, one holding a lotus-like object, with small flower offerings placed at the feet of each statue. The stone is polished and dark with carved jewellery and drapery.2007-11-07September 02 20142014-09-02September 02 20142014-09-02October 13 20122012-10-13