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December 24 2017

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August 08 20172017-08-08Close-up of an ornate gilded metal plaque. At the centre sits a circular medallion showing a smiling face with a turban and a third eye on the forehead, a depiction rather than a living person. Above it a carved mask-like face with bulging eyes and a mustache adorns the top. The background is blurred, and no physical people are visible.2016-12-05Close-up of an ornate silver-embossed throne or canopy frame with repoussé floral scrolls, a central medallion showing a seated two-armed deity figure with a consort beside him, and a crowned crest with rearing lion-like finials. Deep red drapery forms the background. No physical people are visible; the silverwork is the subject.2018-06-03 +1 copiesMay 02 20182018-05-02 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornately carved silver repoussé panel on a ceremonial object. Within a circular frame, a seated deity pair is carved in relief, one figure holding a staff-like implement, flanked by decorative scrollwork, leafy foliage and mythical bird or beast motifs. The silver is polished and reflective with a purplish cast. No people are visible in the scene.2018-04-26 +1 copiesJuly 14 20132013-07-14Close-up photograph of an ornate repoussé silver procession vehicle surface. A large central silver lion-faced mask with bulging eyes, flared nostrils, bared fangs and a curled crest sits at the centre, flanked by scrolled silver volutes and a floral medallion. The background is densely covered in a pattern of silver lotus-petal rosettes, with a band of foliate scrolling along the upper edge. No people are visible; the object is a decorative silver ornament.Close-up photograph of an ornate gilded metal (brass or bronze) ceremonial piece on a plain white background. The focal element is a carved mythical face with bulging round eyes, a fanged mouth, a crested headdress and scroll-like side ornaments, rising from a curved frame with repoussé scroll and leaf motifs and a central round boss. The gold surface is highly polished with decorative beading along the edge. No people are visible.December 26 20182018-12-26Close-up photograph of an ornate repoussé silver procession item, showing a large embossed lion-like face with bulging eyes, a broad nose, scalloped mane and a curled moustache-like border. Fine scale-like texture fills the cheeks and a circular medallion with a central boss sits above the brow. Behind the silver piece, a yellow wooden finial or pot stands on a carved, multicoloured wooden stand in a dim interior.April 28 20182018-04-28Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured repoussé backrest or canopy panel with intricate scrolling foliate and floral relief patterns and a central rosette at the top. In the background, a dark wooden board with gold lettering lists donor names under the heading about devotees who built the Ananda Sabha, against an orange-red wall. A small bell hangs at the upper left. No people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copies