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Close-up photograph of an ornate copper-coloured metal object resting on a stone or concrete floor. It is a curved, embossed piece, possibly a saddle or ceremonial vehicle cover, decorated with repeating floral scrolls, beaded borders and raised oval medallions. No people are visible. The surface shows an orange-brown patina with traces of gilding in the recesses.

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Close photograph of a pair of ornately embossed copper or bronze legs. The metal is worked with floral scrollwork, beaded borders and repeating foliate patterns, and red kumkum marks are visible on the pavement. An orange cloth and a striped purple and red fabric edge appear in the background. No people are visible.2015-08-23August 23 20152015-08-23Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately embossed copper or bronze ritual objects resting on a grey stone surface. The larger piece has a rounded tip and repoussé decoration of diamond-pattern lattice, scalloped arches and floral rosettes along its edge, with a gilt rim. A similar copper piece lies at the upper left, and a wooden stick or handle appears at the right edge. No people are visible. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram storage area with a plain tan wall behind.2011-12-28Photograph of several ornate copper-coloured metal objects resting on a grey metal table in a tiled room with terracotta hexagonal floor tiles. The pieces appear to be engraved, embossed ceremonial fittings with scalloped rims and foot-shaped or sandal-like forms, including a large pair in the foreground and a smaller curved piece at right. No people are visible.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28Close-up photograph of a pair of worn copper-coloured metal ornamental pieces resting on a grey stone floor. The curved pieces have raised beaded borders and embossed decorative patterns, possibly parts of a ceremonial vehicle or ritual object. No people are visible in the frame, and the scene shows a copper or brass artefact with beaded rims beside a larger copper-toned object in the upper left corner.2011-12-28Close view of a large, weathered copper-coloured repoussé object lying on grey paving stones. It is an ornately embossed hollow form, possibly part of a vehicle or ritual piece, with scrolled foliate patterns, bead-and-dot borders and a rosette medallion on the right. A second embossed section lies behind it. No people are visible; the image is a photo of the metal object.2011-10-22Close-up photograph of several large copper-toned ceremonial vessels or ornamental metal pieces lying on a paved stone surface. The embossed surfaces show repeated scroll-like floral motifs, rows of beaded dots and stippled bands, with a curved, sculpted rim. No people, deity murti, or a person candidate is visible.2011-10-22Close-up photograph of a small polished copper vessel with a flared rim and a ridged, engraved handle or spout, resting on a grey stone or metal surface against a warm brown background. No people are visible in the frame. The object appears to be a ritual copper item, possibly a sacred vessel or utensil.2011-12-28October 22 20112011-10-22A pair of ornate brass padukas, sandal-shaped ritual footwear, photographed flat on a white background. Each sole is densely embossed with scrolling foliate and swirl motifs bordered by a beaded rim, and each has a raised cylindrical knob near the heel end for the foot strap. No people or a person candidate is visible.2007-08-26August 23 20152015-08-23