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May 31 2011

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Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold-toned ceremonial shoulder or chest ornaments adorned with embossed scrollwork, beaded borders, and round settings holding red stones. White plumeria flowers are tucked among them, and strands of rudraksha beads hang across the top. The background is a deep maroon fabric. No people are visible.2011-05-31 +3 copiesClose-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold footwear. White flower petals and strands of brown rudraksha beads hang above and across them against a dark red cloth. No people are visible.2011-05-30Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold-plated sandals placed on a silver tray with a raised floral rim and a decorative handle. The sandals have embossed scrollwork, sunburst motifs and small red stone inlays at the heels, and a white flower lies between them. The tray rests on a gold-embossed cloth or box with a patterned surface. No people are visible; the sandals are.2009-08-08May 14 20112011-05-14 +2 copiesA photograph of a pair of ornate gold ceremonial sandal covers (paduka) resting on a shimmering maroon and gold silk cloth. Each piece is decorated with intricate embossed scrollwork, a round red-stoned medallion, strands of brown rudraksha beads and white flower petals. Small framed pictures and a pale wooden stick are visible in the background, along with a brown wooden paduka at the right edge. No people are present.2011-05-30A pair of ornate gold sandals resting on a polished silver tray over a red cloth. The gilt footwear has raised floral and lotus-style patterns, with round gold knobs set with red stones, and is scattered with white jasmine flowers, a green leaf and bits of orange-yellow petal. No people are visible; this is a close-up photograph of the sacred footwear offered on the tray.2010-09-26May 23 20112011-05-23 +2 copiesAugust 09 20102010-08-09July 05 20112011-07-05Close overhead photograph of a pair of ornate gold-coloured sandals or padukas resting on a silver-rimmed tray with embossed floral and scroll patterns. The sandals have small red stone accents and are decorated with a single white flower, possibly hibiscus, placed between them. The tray sits on a larger gold-embossed box or stand with a geometric diamond pattern, beside a silver plate and a folded red cloth at the right edge. No people are visible. This is a photograph of ritual objects, typical of a padapuja arrangement, with no portrait or identifiable person.2009-08-08Close-up photo of two open palms held over a gold ornamental pendant or plaque decorated with ornate filigree and a red gemstone. White frangipani-style flowers with yellow centres are scattered across it, and a strand of rudraksha beads lies beneath. The plaque rests on a red and gold shimmering silk cloth with a patterned border. The hands belong to one person in a grey sleeve wearing rings, with a faint red mark on one palm. No face is visible, and no one is identified. +1 copiesAugust 09 20102010-08-09