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A dim, unfinished interior with woven bamboo walls and a concrete floor. Several large copper-coloured repoussé sheets lie scattered on the floor, carved with ornate figures, a crown-like headdress and decorative panels, apparently temple-metalwork pieces or statue fragments in progress. Nearby are a wooden plank, a brass-coloured tray, a plastic jug, a grey backpack with a cartoon print, a metal bowl, and clothes hanging from the wall. No people are visible.

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A concrete floor in a thatched-walled space with woven bamboo panels behind. In the foreground lie several large copper-coloured repoussé sheets embossed with raised ornate patterns, apparently temple or ritual metalwork such as plates or covers, arranged loosely on the ground. Nearby are a stainless steel plate with a ladle, a steel tumbler, a terracotta bowl on a ledge, a white plastic bag, a red marker pen and a white bucket. No people are visible.2009-07-01December 12 20092009-12-12July 01 20092009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01A photograph of a dusty ground littered with large corroded metal fragments, apparently damaged or disassembled sculptural parts with a reddish-brown patina and gold-toned streaks. Two curved copper-coloured pieces with embossed scroll and swirl patterns lie in the foreground, and a larger plated fragment with a worn, scorched look rests behind them. A pink plastic basket, a hammer, pliers, scattered paper and a stone block sit among the debris. No people are visible and no a person candidate appears in the scene.2009-12-19A close photo of a heap of weathered, tarnished metal sculptural fragments on a dusty concrete floor, appearing to be broken or cast-off pieces of statues or figures. Several curved metal shapes show rounded forms with rusty red edges and bluish patina, including what looks like feet, folded drapery and a rounded base. A wrinkled piece of paper and a metal bin sit at the left edge, and a few terracotta-coloured pieces lie in the lower right. No people are visible.2009-09-03A photograph of ornate copper or brass metal fittings with embossed scroll and floral patterns lying on a red-painted metal wheeled cart or trolley in a hall with a concrete floor. The curved pieces appear to be pieces of a ceremonial vehicle or structure. In the blurred background, two people stand partly visible: one in orange robes at the upper left and another in white clothing at the upper centre. A black tray or base sits at the left edge.2011-12-28Several weathered, damaged copper-toned sculptural pieces lie scattered on grey stone floor slabs, apparently fragments of a larger deity or temple figure. Visible parts include a curved ornamental section with carved scrollwork, a tubular arm-like piece, and a cone-shaped crown or finial element, with traces of gold gilding on the carved surfaces. No people are visible. The pieces are covered in rust-colored patina and show chipped edges, with a faint reddish stain on the floor at left.2013-07-14July 14 20132013-07-14Photograph of several large embossed copper sheets lying on a concrete floor, apparently pieces of a temple or deity ornament or ceremonial armour set. The copper has a reddish-brown patina with repoussé patterns of scrollwork, beaded borders, a central medallion and a ribbon-like bow motif. A blue marker and scraps of white paper lie nearby. No people are visible.2009-07-01December 28 20112011-12-28Photograph of several large, weathered brown-copper or bronze sculptural fragments laid out on a grey stone-tiled floor, apparently pieces of a temple idol or ornamental figure. Pieces include curled, ridged forms resembling ornate crowns, a large rounded section, and a broken hand-like or conical part, with some surfaces showing green-brown patina. A small white chunk lies at the top. At the left edge, the lower legs of a person wearing an orange and gold-bordered garment and bare feet are partially visible. No deity identification is clear from the visible fragments.2013-07-14