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A photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal vahana or deity ornament lying flat on a light grey cloth. It has a repoussé floral and leaf border, beaded and dotted bands, fluted panels and a curved, shell-like form, with red cords threaded through its edges. The piece appears unfinished or in workshop condition, with reddish patina visible in places. No people are present.

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Close photograph of a gilded metal deity torso or figure section resting on a pale grey cloth. The piece has ornate repoussé ornamentation, floral medallions, beaded borders, a raised chest-shaped form and a wide decorative band at the waist, with red cord or thread attached at the edges. Red residue is visible in the crevices. No people are visible. The object appears to be a sculptural component being prepared.A photograph of a gilded metal torso piece, a deity murti upper body with a fitted bodice, detailed floral and scroll repoussé work, round medallions on the chest, a beaded band at the waist and a flared lower border. Red cords are tied at the shoulder and neck. A hand at the lower left holds one of the cords. The piece rests on a plain white cloth.Close-up photograph of a large gilded metal deity figure section lying on a white cloth, showing an ornately embossed torso or chest piece with floral and foliate relief, round bosses and a decorated waist band. Red cords are tied to the edges of the piece, and other gilded fragments with engraved patterns are partly visible at the left and bottom. No people are visible; the image documents deity murti components prepared for transport.October 29 20112011-10-29Close photograph of gilded metal temple fittings laid on a pale blue-grey cloth. Ornate gold-toned pieces include a large cylindrical or bell-shaped finial with ridged bands, bead borders and a rounded knob top, plus two curved flared brackets decorated with raised floral rosettes and leaf scrolls. Red thread is tied to the pieces. A partly visible ornamented gold section appears at the left edge. No people are present.October 29 20112011-10-29October 29 20112011-10-29Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal object resting on a glossy orange-yellow silk cloth. The piece has repoussé relief decoration with rows of scalloped ripple patterns, beaded borders, a round knobbed medallion at the top and a curled scroll motif, with a smooth concave recess at the lower edge. No people are visible; the object appears to be a decorative ritual or temple ornament, possibly part of a deity's adornment.2011-10-30October 30 20112011-10-30Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityMaking Of Sacred Arts UniversityOctober 30 20112011-10-30