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A photograph of an empty gold-coloured brass or metal ceremonial stand, viewed from a low side angle on a cream cloth. The open-topped rectangular box has a flame-like scalloped back edge rising to a point, rounded side scrolls and four small bun-shaped feet. No people are visible. The surface shows a warm golden sheen and some wear.

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A photograph of an empty brass ritual throne or peetha standing on a plain cream cloth against a white backdrop. The back has a scalloped, arched top ending in a pointed finial, with raised side walls and a flat seat on four small round brass feet. No person is present, and the surface shows a warm golden patina with some wear.2011-10-24A brass miniature ratha, a small wheeled chariot with engraved wave and scroll patterns on its box body, sits on a dark wooden display shelf. Three small brass finials rise from its flat roof. Behind it are a tall silver candlestick, a clear glass vessel, a dark metal figurine of a standing figure, and a large polished brass deity murti or ritual object at the right edge. No people are visible.A close, angled photograph of an ornate gold-coloured wooden palanquin or ceremonial carriage on a reddish-brown cloth-covered floor. The carved and gilded frame has scrollwork panels, turned balusters, a raised canopy-like back with floral relief, and a tall diagonal support strut on the right. A small purple bird logo appears at the upper left corner.2010-01-04 +1 copiesMaking Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of an ornate gold-coloured palanquin or throne-like carriage with elaborately embossed floral and scrollwork panels, turned knob finials, and a row of turned balusters along its top rail. A triangular gold frame stands at the left front, and the piece rests on an orange cloth. The hall behind contains framed pictures on the walls. No people are visible.2010-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a single brass-coloured lotus-shaped ritual vessel on a stemmed pedestal, shown against a yellow-gold backdrop. The bowl has broad, petal-like lobes and a rounded base with a knobbed stem. No people are present. The surface shows tarnish and some faint incised markings. A purple bird logo sits in the top-left corner.October 24 20112011-10-24A polished brass or gold-toned cylindrical vessel with a flared rim and a narrowed waist stands alone on a light cloth-covered surface against a plain grey-lavender drape. No people are present. The vessel is a simple ritual-style drinking cup or tumbler with a smooth reflective finish and slight tarnish spots.2011-10-24A small aged bronze figurine on a rectangular base, photographed against a plain white cloth backdrop. The figure shows a reclining deity form with a tall crown-like headdress, lying across a coiled serpent-like base with another figure seated or leaning beside it. The metal has a dark brown-gold patina with green tarnish in places.2011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24Two polished brass vessels sit on a grey, scratched work surface against a pale wall. On the left is a wide, straight-sided brass bowl with a flared rim; on the right is a footed brass bowl with a fluted, lobed body and a short pedestal base. No people are visible; the photo shows metalwork and unfinished-looking surfaces typical of ritual vessel fabrication.July 19 20092009-07-19