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Close-up of an ornate gilded metal hand or sceptre-like object held in a figure's hand, with a fan-shaped crown or head and a base encrusted with jewels, blue stones and hanging pearls. Behind it is red velvet fabric with gold and pearl embroidery. Only the hand and ornaments are visible, with no full face or person clearly shown.

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August 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated deity figure or hand-shaped ornament with intricate relief patterns and a tall crown-like headpiece, set amid blurred gold and jewelled decorations with red and green stones. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a metal object rather than a person, so no a person candidate is present.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold abhaya-style hand of a deity murti, raised with fingers together, the palm engraved with a star-and-floral motif. The wrist wears an ornate gold bangle and a black thread. A gold staff or trident shaft rises diagonally beside it, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the lower left and jewelled gold ornaments with red and green stones in the background. No people are visible.2010-09-22Close-up of a ceremonial bronze staff topped with a green and red bird finial, held by a hand with curled fingers. Behind it, a gilded metal face with red lips, orange draped cloth, yellow marigold garlands, rudraksha beads, and a red jewelled blouse with ornate gold and stone embroidery. This is a statue and deity murti decoration, not a living person, and no a person candidate is visible.2011-11-17Close-up photograph of a gilded metal hand of a deity murti raised in abhaya mudra, palm facing outward, with a carved star-like motif on the palm. Red rose petals or garland flowers fill the left edge, and ornate gold drapery with dark beaded strands surrounds the hand. No people are visible; the photograph shows only the statue's hand and adornments.2010-09-22July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold deity murti's hand and forearm, with fingers curled in a mudra-like gesture. The metal is highly polished with intricate filigree and floral engraving on the wrist and palm area. Garlands of white and dark blue flowers and red petals are visible at the edges, and a small red mark appears near the wrist. No people are visible.2009-10-17Close photograph of a gilded deity murti's raised right hand in abhaya mudra, the palm facing outward, holding a golden trident (trishula) with a tall shaft. The hand, arm and shoulder are polished gold with engraved detailing, wearing a gold bangle and a thin chain at the wrist. Behind is a deep red velvet drape, with yellow and purple flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala with jewelled gold beads at the right edge. A gold-embossed panel frames the left side. No living people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a person.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti's arm and open hand, extended palm-up in a gesture of blessing or offering. The forearm is wrapped with an ornate gold armlet and jewelled bracelets set with red and green stones and white pearl strands. A red fabric and dark cloth drape appear at the top edge of the frame. No people are visible.November 15 20112011-11-15September 18 20112011-09-18June 27 20092009-06-27