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June 30 20092009-06-30June 30 20092009-06-30November 05 20102010-11-05Close-up of a metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, black-outlined eyes and red lips, wearing a bright orange turban decorated with jeweled ornaments and a jeweled crown. The figure is adorned with a dense, sparkling jeweled breastplate, layered necklaces with green and red stones, and large jeweled earrings. The raised right hand is covered in white stones with colourful circular patterns, and a ceremonial golden implement is visible at the left edge. Marigold flowers and deep red drapery form the background. No living people are visible.2010-09-15July 20 20102010-07-20A close photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity form wearing an orange and red turban adorned with strands of white pearls and a jeweled brooch. The figure holds a silver trident with a red gem and wears an ornate bejeweled armour-style breastplate, layered rudraksha malas with gold spacers, and an orange shawl draped over one shoulder. Fresh white and yellow flower garlands surround the figure, and a green cloth with gold dots forms the backdrop. No living person is visible; the subject is a statue.2011-11-28December 28 20082008-12-28June 30 20092009-06-30Close-up photograph of a highly ornamented metal murti with a polished copper-coloured face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, and red lips. It wears a bright orange turban decorated with jewelled ornaments and a crown of stones above it. The body is covered in heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and a crystal-studded white garment with red and green stones. Its raised hand is covered in white stone inlay with red and green patterns, and a gold ceremonial implement appears at the left edge beside yellow flower garlands. The background is deep maroon draped cloth. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no identifiable a person depiction is established by the visible cues alone.2010-09-15Close-up photograph of a copper-toned deity murti adorned with heavy jewelled ornaments. The figure wears an orange-red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled crown ornament, large paisley-shaped earrings, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and rudraksha-style dark beaded malas with gold spacers. The raised right hand is covered in pearl and emerald-coloured stone work, and a gold ceremonial staff rises at the left edge. Sprigs of green leaves appear at the right. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-08-28July 20 20102010-07-20A close photograph of a gilded deity murti with a golden face, red lips and a red turban adorned with jeweled ornaments. The figure wears a jeweled crown and a jeweled tilak-style forehead piece, large jeweled earrings, layered necklaces including brown rudraksha-style beads, a red-and-white gemstone pendant, and a blue-and-gold silk garment. A red velvet backdrop and green garland are visible at the left. No living people are present in the scene; the figure is a statue. A printed copyright line runs vertically at the right edge.2010-11-09