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Rare archival collectionRare archival collectionClose-up photo of many translucent clear crystal rods, cylindrical and polished, scattered across a purple silk cloth woven with gold floral and leaf motifs and a gold border. A white thread or cord runs diagonally across the lower part of the frame, and a red fringe appears at the top edge. No people, portraits or deities are visible in the frame.2017-09-27 +2 copiesMataji Vibhutananda PuriJanuary 05 20192019-01-05Photograph on a plain yellow surface showing nine dark brown rudraksha seeds, scattered in a loose arrangement, with one larger rough brown-red seed or nut at the right edge. No people are visible. The seeds have textured, ridged surfaces and some show drilled holes, arranged as a collection of prayer beads or ritual items.A photograph of several clear quartz crystal points laid out on a cream-coloured cotton cloth. Six crystals of varying sizes are arranged in a loose row: a large tall hexagonal point in the centre, smaller pointed pieces at the left and centre-left, and two elongated points at the right. No people are visible. The lighting is soft and the crystals show faceted, transparent surfaces.2011-10-24Close-up photo of many translucent, glassy oblong crystal-like beads or capsules with ridged, textured surfaces, arranged loosely in a wooden tray lined with a bright green cloth. Light reflects off the smooth clear pieces, showing green tints beneath. No people are visible.2016-12-05September 06 20112011-09-06A close-up photograph of loose gemstones scattered on a plain beige fabric surface. Several cut stones are visible: round amber or golden-orange stones, a small yellow stone, a pale translucent stone, a small clear faceted stone, and larger green stones including an oval cabochon-style emerald-green piece, a faceted pear-shaped dark green stone, and a large oval light-green faceted stone. No people are visible.2011-09-06Close-up photograph of a wooden box lined with tan cloth holding many clear, translucent oblong glass or crystal-like objects packed closely together, some with faint internal bubbles and cloudy patches. No people, deities, or ritual activity are visible; a pink-and-cream textile edge and a blue fabric corner appear at the frame edges.2019-01-05A small brown-red pendulum with a metallic silver conical tip and cap lies on a bright yellow surface. A thin twisted chain loops from its top to a small orange-red bead. No people are visible; the object is the sole subject, shown in a close, plain studio-style photograph.