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Close view of two weathered copper or bronze ritual objects resting on burlap sacking among scattered dried leaves and orange cloth. The object on the left is a rounded vessel with ridged, wave-like striations and a raised floral motif; the one on the right is a tiered, bell-like cylinder with repoussé lotus-style petals and a band of bead-like studs. Cloth bundles and a grey stone block lie nearby. No people are visible.

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August 23 20152015-08-23A large ornate copper vessel lies on its side on a paved brick-tile ground. Its embossed surface shows repoussé floral scrolls, geometric diamond lattice panels, bands of beaded rope pattern and a stylised scroll motif, with a flared mouth at one end. No people are visible.2011-10-22December 12 20092009-12-12Close-up photograph of two carved wooden or metal sculptural forms lying on a wooden plank amid sand and dirt. The left piece is dark brown, glossy and oiled, with deeply carved ridges and a hollow base; the right piece is copper-toned with fine geometric and scroll patterns, a pointed finial and a small circular medallion. No people are visible. A green paper tag is attached near the left piece. The scene appears to be a temple craftwork setting with ritual or architectural elements.2009-09-06December 28 20112011-12-28September 05 20062006-09-05A concrete floor in a thatched-walled space with woven bamboo panels behind. In the foreground lie several large copper-coloured repoussé sheets embossed with raised ornate patterns, apparently temple or ritual metalwork such as plates or covers, arranged loosely on the ground. Nearby are a stainless steel plate with a ladle, a steel tumbler, a terracotta bowl on a ledge, a white plastic bag, a red marker pen and a white bucket. No people are visible.2009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01Close-up photograph of disassembled metal deity murti parts laid on an orange cloth on a tiled floor. Pieces include a large bronze-coloured torso section with engraved floral and scroll patterns, a curved arm or limb piece, a helmet-like crown fragment, and a flat leaf-shaped plate with raised detailing. Behind them are stacked cardboard boxes, folded fabrics in red and blue, a brass lamp stand with ornate arms, and a garlanded tray at top left. No people are visible.2015-08-23September 05 20062006-09-05September 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of the carved feet of a reddish-pink painted stone or plaster deity murti, shown in profile on a dark grey stone plinth. Beaded borders and foliate relief patterns decorate the ankle and lotus-petal base. A blurred green background lies behind. No people are visible, so the image concerns sacred sculpture detail only.2011-11-08