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Close-up photo of a weathered metal sculpture of a deity's raised hand holding a stylized object, with intricately carved bead-and-scroll bands on the forearm and wrist, lit by low warm sunset light against blurred palm foliage. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue. The sculpture's upper edge shows an ornamental carved form near the fingers.

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November 08 20112011-11-08Close-up photograph of a large temple sculpture's raised arm and hand, cast in a copper-toned metal with embossed bands, beaded rings and floral scrollwork on the forearm and an elaborate ornate armlet above the elbow. The hand is curled into a fist-like gesture against a dark blue-grey stone body, with dark green foliage blurred behind. No people are visible.2011-11-08November 08 20112011-11-08Close-up photograph of an ornately carved reddish-copper deity statue, showing a raised hand holding a long twisted staff or mace-like object with floral rosette motifs, decorative banded collars and beaded ridges. Behind it a dark blue-grey panel and a second carved arm with scroll-like filigree are visible, with green foliage and a wrought-iron fence blurred in the background. No physical people are present.2011-11-08Close view of a large carved stone deity murti with a dark blue-grey face, an ornate crown and a detailed armoured torso, standing outdoors. Its raised hand holds a tall, sharp-pronged staff or weapon, and a second carved figure with curled ornamentation sits behind it. Trees and a bright low sun blur in the background. No people are visible.2011-11-08A carved stone statue of a deity stands in the foreground against a dusky garden at sunset. The figure wears a tall ornate crown and a carved ornamental collar, with dark blue-grey stone for the face. A raised hand holds a tall bundled-leaf or arrow-like staff, and sunlight glows through palm fronds and dark trees behind. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-11-08November 08 20112011-11-08December 28 20112011-12-28November 08 20112011-11-08October 22 20112011-10-22Close-up photograph of an ornate copper-coloured metal horn or trumpet-shaped object resting on grey carved stone blocks outdoors. The metal surface is densely engraved with floral scrolls, rosettes and bands of foliate patterns, with a beaded ring near the wider end. Blurred green foliage and palm fronds fill the background. No people are visible. The object appears to be a ceremonial instrument or decorative element placed on a stone structure.2011-10-22November 08 20112011-11-08