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September 29 2021

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Close-up photograph of a gilded metal processional or ritual object with a large teardrop-shaped halo plate ornately embossed with scrolling foliage and beaded rims. Within the halo stands a small standing deity murti with a conical crown, multiple arms and a flowing dhoti, placed on a lotus-patterned pedestal. Behind it, a larger gold figure with raised arms is partly visible against warm draped silk. No people are visible.2021-09-29A close photograph of a single ornate gold object resting on a dark navy velvet cloth. The gold piece is heavily embossed with repoussé patterns: a rounded crown-like top, bands of beaded and chased ridges, a central circular medallion with concentric rings of dots, and a figurative relief in the upper panel. Warm light catches the polished gold surface. No people are visible.2008-04-28A close photograph of an ornate gilded metal deity murti standing within a large decorated arch-shaped frame with carved scrollwork and foliate motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, layered jewellery and a garland-like necklace, and holds a small object in one hand. Behind it, a person in orange-saffron cloth is partly visible at the edge of the frame, with orange and red textiles around. The scene suggests ritual setting with bright golden highlights.2006-08-22Close photograph of a gilded metal murti of a standing deity inside an ornate arched shrine niche, with a golden hand and foot of a larger figure visible at the left. Below, a small gilded tiered stand and a shallow gold tray sit on a wet, reddish-stained floor. No people are visible in the frame.2006-10-21November 08 20102010-11-08October 21 20062006-10-21A close photograph of a gilded copper-coloured metal deity murti standing within an ornate arched frame with floral and scroll carving. The figure wears a tall crown, floral ear ornaments, and a layered necklace, and holds a raised hand near the chest. A red and gold patterned silk cloth drapes over one shoulder, with white flower garlands hanging below. The background is blurred red fabric and gold decorative elements.2010-07-27 +1 copiesApril 16 20122012-04-16 +1 copiesDecember 06 20162016-12-06A polished brass or bronze murti of a seated deity sits on a tiered pedestal with a circular halo of stylised leaves behind it. The figure wears a tall conical crown, layered necklaces and armlets, and sits in a meditative pose with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The statue stands on a concrete floor in front of a plain white cloth backdrop, apparently a workshop photograph of a murti being prepared. No people are visible.A close photograph of an ornate gold-plated ceremonial object, a sandal-shaped or paduka-like form with embossed floral and lotus-like relief, a raised tiered top and beaded border, resting on a deep blue velvet cloth with folds. Thin orange and black cords are threaded through the upper section. A small purple logo appears in the upper left, and a pedia.org is printed over the lower right. No people are visible2008-04-28A polished bronze standing deity murti photographed from behind against a plain white cloth backdrop. The figure wears a layered waist cloth with horizontal bands, bangles on the upper arms and wrists, and a beaded necklace visible at the neck. Its head has a tiered crown or headdress. It stands on a round lotus-style pedestal above a square base with four ring handles and engraved scrollwork along its edges. No people are visible in the scene.