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A photograph of a large gilded Nataraja-style dance sculpture in a workshop or studio setting. The metal figure stands within a circular flame-edged arch, with multiple arms extended and a strand of clear and pink-accented beaded garland draped across its body. A white and gold cloth is wrapped around the head. A white-clad figure is partly visible behind the statue, and a colourful carved object sits at the right edge beside an archway with greenery outside.

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June 03 20042004-06-03 +2 copiesA photograph of a large gold-painted Nataraja statue of Shiva in dancing pose, encircled by a flaming arch and draped with red and white flower garlands. A man in a white shirt on the left, seen partially, reaches up with his hand to adjust or touch the statue's head while standing on a ladder. Behind the statue hangs a deep maroon cloth backdrop, and at the right edge a colourful patterned textile is wrapped around a pole.2013-05-07A gilded bronze Nataraja murti of Shiva in the dancing pose stands within an ornate circular aureole framed with red and white flower garlands. A person in white clothing and a rudraksha mala holds a brass vessel and works at the garland on the left, standing on a ladder. Behind the statue hangs a deep maroon cloth, and a colourful striped ceremonial fabric is wrapped on a pole at right. The murti has multiple arms and a flame-like crown.2013-05-07A photograph of a gilded metal Nataraja statue of Shiva dancing within a large ornate circular halo of flames. The four-armed deity stands on one leg over a small figure, wearing a red-orange cloth and a white bead necklace, with hands raised in dance poses. The statue sits on a tiered gold pedestal decorated with small relief panels.A gilded metal statue of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva deity murti, stands in a circular flame aureole with a scalloped rim against a black background. The four-armed figure balances on one leg in a dynamic dance pose, wearing an orange-red dhoti and a white flower garland, with a tall crown and ornate jewelry. This is a statue, not a person, and no physical people are visible.A golden metal statue of Nataraja, Shiva as the cosmic dancer, stands in a dance pose with one leg raised and multiple arms extended, holding a drum and a flame-like element. It is framed by an ornate golden arch decorated with red and white flower garlands. A person in white clothing with a red-bordered cloth reaches up from the left side, adjusting the garland on a ladder. The background is a deep maroon drape with colourful fabric at the right edge. No living person's face is visible; the figure at left is partly cropped.2013-05-07February 05 20072007-02-05September 24 20122012-09-24 +1 copiesKAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 2/14/20222022-02-14A bare-chested man with grey hair and a face mask stands with his back to the camera, applying white sandalwood paste or vibhuti with his hands to a bronze Nataraja statue of Shiva dancing within a flaming ring. Gold-framed red throne backdrops, a gold ornate arch and small gold pillars surround the murti, and a standing bronze deity figure stands to the right. The man wears a white dhoti and a thin sacred thread across his back. The setting resembles a temple shrine room with decorated thrones and elephant-patterned cloth.2022-02-14A gilded bronze statue of Nataraja, Shiva as the cosmic dancer, stands in a dancing pose with one leg raised and a flame-like arc behind him, encircled by an ornate golden prabhavali frame decorated with red and white flower garlands. A man in a white shirt and red-bordered dhoti stands on a stepladder at left, reaching up to touch or anoint the statue's crown. The backdrop is deep maroon drapery with a patterned cloth at right.2013-05-07KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 12/10/20202020-12-10