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A close photograph of a scalloped white paper plate resting on a rust-orange cloth. Small dark seeds are scattered across the plate in a loose heap. The background is blurred orange fabric with a faint partial plate visible at the bottom edge. No people are visible in the frame.

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Two white scalloped paper plates sit on an orange cloth. The upper plate holds scattered dark seeds or grains. The lower plate holds a small heap of white jasmine buds with green stems, mixed with a few black seeds.2010-02-22A photograph of two white scalloped paper plates resting on an orange-red cloth. The upper plate holds a scattering of dark seeds or granules. The lower plate holds a small cluster of white jasmine-like buds with green stems, with a few dark seeds scattered among them. No people are visible in the frame.2010-02-22Two white scalloped paper plates rest on a rust-orange cloth. The upper plate holds scattered dark sesame-like seeds arranged in a loose streak. The lower plate holds several white jasmine buds with green stems and a few small black seeds. No people are visible.2010-02-22A close photograph of a white paper plate with scalloped edges, holding a small cluster of white jasmine buds with green stems and scattered black seeds, resting on an orange cloth. A second paper plate with dark seeds is partly visible at the top edge. No people are visible. A purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-02-22A close overhead view of many small silver-coloured foil cups arranged in rows on a reddish-brown surface. Each cup holds a small portion of dried plant matter: dried leaves, bark pieces, seeds, nuts and dried flower or herb fragments in brown and green tones. The cups are shallow with fluted rims and reflect light. No people are visible. This resembles offerings of mixed dry herbs and seeds prepared for a ritual, though the exact use is not shown.2008-06-28April 15 20182018-04-15December 15 20162016-12-15Close-up photograph of a large metal tray or vessel filled with dark black seeds, each with a pale white rim, arranged in a heap. The blurred background shows warm red and orange tones. No people are visible; the focus is on the seed mass in the foreground.2018-03-03May 10 20142014-05-10September 14 20142014-09-14September 14 20142014-09-14Close-up photo of a ritual offering setup on a glass-topped table draped with a red and cream striped cloth. Silver bowls hold coarse white salt, black peppercorns or seeds, and yellow turmeric powder, beside an ornate repoussé silver box with a domed lid. A hand in a red thread wrist band reaches in from the upper right to take a pinch of the black seeds. A brown-clad arm and cloth edge are visible at the right edge. No faces are visible.2018-04-15