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A pair of ornately embossed silver sandals or padukas lies flat on a white foam surface. Each piece has a scalloped border of chevron pattern, a central floral medallion with a stylised flower at the heel end, curling foliage scrolls, and a lotus motif near the middle. A rounded silver knob sits at the front end of each sole. Shadows of foliage fall across the top of the image. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately engraved silver sandals resting on a pale grey surface. Each sandal has a raised knob-style strap post and decorative repoussé patterns of scrolls, lotus-like motifs and chevron borders. Two gold bangles or rings are partly visible at the upper right corner. No people are visible.2010-02-04Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate silver padukas, sandal-style footwear with raised knob-shaped handles on the top, their surfaces densely embossed with floral scrollwork, leaf and paisley motifs, and a chevron-patterned border. The silver sits on a light fabric surface with sunlight glinting across the metal. Gold bangles are partly visible at the upper right edge. No people are shown.2010-02-04A photograph of two ornate silver ritual vessels or oil lamp bases placed side by side on a black cloth. Each piece has a heavily embossed surface with scrollwork, floral and foliate motifs, a crowned top, and a central knob or cup-shaped socket. The silver shows a warm reflective sheen against the dark background. No people are visible.2011-01-25Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate embossed silver sandals, or paduka, resting on a white textured surface with a knob-handled post at the centre of each sole. The silver is decorated with floral scrollwork, leaf motifs and a bordered edge. Behind them, out of focus, are gold bangles and small silver ritual items on the table, with sunlight falling across the scene. No people are visible.2010-02-04Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately embossed silver sandals or padukas with dark wooden knobs on top, placed on a white foam surface. The silver has repoussé floral scrollwork, lotus motifs and chevron borders. Partly visible gold rings sit at the upper right corner. No people are visible.2010-02-04A photograph of a pair of ornate silver sandals or padukas placed side by side on a white foam surface. Each sole is embossed with floral medallions, scrolling foliage, lotus-like motifs, chevron borders and a raised knob at the heel area. The metal has a bright polished finish with fine engraved detailing.2010-02-04Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately embossed silver sandals or padukas resting on a white surface. Each piece has a rounded, paisley-shaped footplate covered in floral and leaf engraving, with a ribbed knob-shaped handle rising from the centre. Soft blurred background with out-of-focus objects and natural light falling across the metalwork. No people are visible.2010-02-04February 06 20102010-02-06Two matching ornate silver-toned metal objects, each shaped like a tall shield or leaf with a rounded top and scalloped lower edge, lie side by side against a black background. Each is densely embossed with floral scrolls, foliage and small figures in relief, and has a domed central boss. The metalwork shows a worn, slightly tarnished sheen.2011-01-25Close overhead photograph of a pair of ornate brass padukas, sandal-shaped footwear with raised knobs and dense repoussé scrollwork and foliate patterns along the edges and center on a plain white background. No people are visible.2007-08-26Close overhead photo of a pair of ornate gold-plated sandal-shaped footwear (padukas) resting on a silver tray with embossed rim and a spouted handle, set on an elaborately embossed gold-coloured base. Each sandal has intricate floral and scroll relief, a triangular yantra-like motif near the toe, and a small red stone inset. A gold plate and a red cloth edge appear at the upper right. No people are visible; the padukas are ceremonial objects used in padapuja.2009-08-08September 01 20112011-09-01