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A photograph of a small stainless steel bowl with scalloped, fluted sides resting on a plain yellow surface. The bowl is seen from above, empty except for a faint reflection, with no people present.A photograph of a copper-coloured scalloped bowl resting against a warm yellow backdrop. The shallow vessel has a lobed rim of about a dozen petal-like sections radiating from a circular central boss, and its surface shows wear and reflections. A purple and cream bird logo appears in the upper left corner. No people are visible; the bowl appears to be a childhood ritual item from the archive collection.A close photograph of a polished stainless steel bowl resting on a white cloth. The bowl's reflective interior shows blurred reflections and small specks, with a bit of golden thread or fringe visible at the lower right edge. No people are visible; the bowl appears to be an empty vessel prepared for food offerings.2009-10-17Close-up photo of an ornate silver bowl with embossed floral and bird-like relief bands sitting on a cloth-draped ritual surface. A silver cup or vessel with ridged, fluted sides is at the left edge, and a small silver dish of white granular offerings sits at lower right. Warm lamp light glows inside the bowl. No people are visible.2011-12-28A photograph of a large round stainless steel tray holding seven polished steel bowls arranged in a ring with one bowl in the centre, set on a white cloth. A small yellow flower or petal lies to the right of the tray. No people are visible.2009-10-17May 25 20132013-05-25Close-up photo of two cupped hands holding a polished silver bowl filled with clear liquid. The hands belong to one person, possibly a priest or devotee, shown from a low angle against a black background, with a gold tray edge visible below. This appears to be a ritual offering such as tirtha or water in a sacred vessel during puja. No faces are visible, and no one is identified.2013-06-25Close-up photo of a pair of hands cupping a small polished silver bowl with embossed floral and scroll patterns, holding a little clear liquid. The background is blurred with a warm golden ornamental object on the left and a dark backdrop.2013-03-05A photo of an empty polished stainless steel vessel with a looped side handle, seen from above, resting on a red and gold brocade cloth with fringed tassels. A green plastic bucket sits at the right edge, and a dark patterned floor is visible behind. No people are present.2012-05-10A small, worn copper vessel with a rounded body and wide open mouth sits on a plain yellow surface, photographed from above. The inside shows a darker interior with a lighter circular base. This appears to be a close-up of a ritual object from a personal collection, with no people or deities visible.July 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a single small brass or copper-coloured cylindrical cup, slightly flared at the rim with a narrowed waist and a wide base, set against a plain yellow backdrop. No people are present. The object is a ritual vessel shown alone for archive documentation.