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A weathered stone lingam or yoni-shaped carved stone sits on a worn, dirt-covered floor beside a stone wall, surrounded by dry brown leaves and dark crevices. Dim light reveals pitted, lichen-spotted stone. At lower left, the blurred edge of a person's head or hair and a red-rimmed object are visible. No people are clearly in focus; the scene appears to be an archaeological temple ruin with a shrine stone.

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December 15 20142014-12-15December 15 20142014-12-15Rare archival collectionA large weathered stone sculpture lies partly excavated in reddish-brown soil. It appears to be a broken or unearthed carved stone object, with a dark, smooth patch and wire tied around its surface. A bare foot is visible at the top left edge and a metal pipe runs along the top of the frame. The scene looks like an archaeological or site-clearing excavation. No people are clearly visible apart from the partial foot.2013-07-14Close view of moss-covered, weathered sandstone blocks piled among dry leaves and vines, apparently ruins of an ancient temple structure. Shadows and dappled sunlight fall across the carved stone surfaces, with faint relief carvings visible on one block at left. No people are visible.2014-12-15December 15 20142014-12-15A photograph of a reclining stone or bronze-toned deity figure lying on a dark stone platform inside a dim temple shrine. The figure has a reddish-brown patina and a headdress, with its head resting on one arm. A small lit oil lamp with a flame sits at the base near the figure's torso. Behind it, weathered grey and red-stained walls frame a standing figure draped in an orange-red cloth with a colourful tassel. No living people are visible.2007-07-02Close-up photograph of a smooth, rounded dark brown stone surface. Dark background. No people visible.2011-02-27 +1 copiesPhotograph of a rough, rounded brownish-grey stone object resting on a plain yellow background, presented as an archival display item from a collection of artifacts linked to childhood puja objects. No people are visible; the stone has a pitted, weathered surface with lighter mineral speckling and a slightly flattened top.A photograph inside a limestone cave showing a large, smooth rounded rock formation as a Shiva lingam-style sacred stone, its surface painted with yellow tilak-like markings and dusted with yellow marigold petals and red and pink powders. Red and gold cloth draped over the top of the stone sits beneath stalactites hanging from the cave ceiling. The cave walls are pale and the surrounding area is dark. No people are visible.2009-10-12December 15 20142014-12-15Close photo of a man's bare feet and white dhoti with a maroon border, kneeling on dusty red-brown earth beside a large weathered metal object lying on the ground. The object, smeared with red and orange pigment, appears to be a damaged or broken murti-like form with a cylindrical shaft extending to both sides, resting on the soil. Brass or copper pieces are visible at the upper left edge. No face is visible.2009-09-06