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A gilded metal murti of a standing deity on a black background, shown frontally within an ornate arched prabhavali halo framed by pillars with carved mythical heads and floral scrollwork. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a vertical tilak on the forehead, layered necklaces and an elaborately decorated garment that hangs in long pendant tassels at the sides, with one hand raised in a blessing gesture and the other arm bent with the palm downward. It stands on a lotus-petal pedestal set on a stepped rectangular base. No people are visible.A gilded bronze murti of a standing deity stands within an ornate arched prabhavali frame on a stepped base. The figure wears a tall crown, a Vaishnava urdhva pundra mark on the forehead, and a long garland of beads across the chest, with a raised arm holding a ceremonial object and the other arm lowered in a blessing gesture. Fine engraved patterns cover the arch, pillars and pedestal. The background is plain black. No people are visible.A gilded bronze deity murti standing within an ornate arched frame with carved makara-style finials and foliate scrollwork, set on a stepped rectangular base against a plain cream fabric backdrop. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a layered floral garland, and heavy ornamental necklaces, with the right hand raised in a blessing gesture. The metal is polished to a warm golden sheen. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of a statue.A gilded bronze figure of a standing deity murti is set within an arched kirtimukha-topped frame on a rectangular plinth against a plain wall. The figure wears a tall conical crown, has both arms raised to hold the crown, and wears layered necklaces and a long garland that falls to the lower body. The frame has carved pillars, floral scroll motifs and a lotus-style base beneath the figure. No people are visible, and the gold surface is polished with detailed engraving.A bronze or copper-toned standing deity murti under an ornate arched kirtimukha-style frame with carved pillars and a scrolled crest. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a vertical white Vaishnava tilak on the forehead, a layered garland of beads that drapes to the feet, and holds a discus-like object in one raised hand, with the other hand in a blessing pose. It stands on a tiered lotus-petal pedestal over a stepped rectangular base set against a deep red velvet backdrop. No people are present.A bronze or copper-alloy murti of a standing deity under an ornate arched kirtimukha-topped prabhavali frame, with carved pillars and a stepped rectangular base. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a Vaishnava-style urdhva pundra mark on the forehead, layered beaded necklaces and a long garland reaching the knees, with one hand raised to the crown and the other lowered in a gesture. The reddish-brown cloth background sets off the metalwork. No people are visible.March 28 20132013-03-28A bronze or copper-toned statue of a standing deity murti within an ornate arched frame, set on a rectangular base against a rust-orange velvet cloth. The figure has hands raised above the head holding a tall conical crown, wears layered beaded garlands, a broad necklace and bangles, and stands on a lotus-shaped pedestal. The arch is carved with scrolling foliage and makara-like heads at the top and sides. No people are visible.A gilded statue of a standing female deity in a green silk sari with a wide gold zari border, set on a carved wooden pedestal with floral and figural reliefs. She wears a tall gold crown, a large red and white jewelled necklace, pendant earrings and a red bindi, one hand raised in a gesture. Behind her stand ornate gold pillars and a deep red patterned backdrop, with carved stone temple panels at right. No physical people are visible; the figure is a deity murti.2010-10-13Making Of Sacred Arts University +2 copiesAugust 19 20172017-08-19 +2 copiesOctober 18 20152015-10-18