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A photograph of a grey stone elephant sculpture, dressed with gold-embroidered caparisons decorated with red, green and gold tassels and pink, purple and yellow garlands. Its trunk and body are covered in jeweled gold ornaments set with red and green stones. Behind it, a temple hall with white and gold pillars and a red-and-orange striped floor mat; faint figures in white clothes are visible in the background. No physical people are prominent in the foreground.

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November 12 20102010-11-12A large ornate silver elephant figure. Its body is densely embossed with scrollwork, floral and medallion patterns, and beaded borders, with a tusk-like carved element and a bundled rope at its trunk. Red wooden poles stand near it. On the right, a man in a striped shirt and white dhoti stands with his back to the camera, and at the left edge a hand holds a small camera. Only the foreground figures are physical people; the elephant is a sculpted object.Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated ceremonial vehicle, shaped like a swan or mythical bird with a curved neck, outstretched wings and a jewelled collar set with blue and white stones. It sits on a gold stand with a red-and-orange cloth beneath and a gold-framed altar piece above with white, yellow and green flower garlands. No people are visible; the scene shows a sacred utsava vahana or ritual vehicle in a temple or ashram hall with a pale wall and blue draping in the background.2010-11-12April 14 20182018-04-14A photograph of a polished brass elephant figurine standing on a blue cloth beside an ornate gold-framed throne or seat carved with floral motifs. The elephant has a raised trunk draped with a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a single red flower, and its body is decorated with engraved saddle cloth, tassels and bells. The backdrop is a purple and pink starry, cosmic-looking fabric. No people are visible.2011-09-25A large ornately engraved silver elephant figure stands indoors in a hall, its trunk raised and its body covered in repoussé floral and scroll patterns. A decorated silver howdah or seat sits on its back, supported by red wooden poles on the right. Behind it are dark shelves and a grey-walled area, and a few pale floor items lie near its feet. No people are visible. This appears to be a procession vehicle item, shown as a sacred arts and silver piece from the archive.April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesMay 31 20172017-05-31A photograph of a large ornate silver vahana in a dim hall, shaped as an elephant with a raised trunk, carved ear and detailed embossed saddle cloth. Behind it stands a dark metal peacock figure, and a partially visible person in orange and white clothing is seen at the lower centre. A red and wooden frame structure sits at the upper right.April 14 20182018-04-14Close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial elephant figure with a raised trunk, ornately carved head and chased decorative detailing. Behind it sits a golden palanquin or throne structure topped with green, white and yellow tassels and garlands. Gold-painted poles and a dark draped cloth stand in the background, and a red cloth lies at the base. No people are visible in the frame.2010-11-12A close view of an ornate silver ceremonial item. A tasselled silver fringe hangs at the lower right. A red fabric panel is visible at the top, with brick wall and metal scaffolding poles in the background. No people are visible.