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November 27 2012

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December 08 20112011-12-08Close-up photograph of a silver puja vessel with embossed floral and lattice patterns, topped with white flower petals and green leaves. Blurred red and yellow flowers fill the background, and silver and brass ritual bowls sit at the edges of the frame. No people are visible; the scene looks like an arranged worship setting with flower offerings.2013-04-22 +1 copiesDecember 08 20112011-12-08December 20 20112011-12-20A photograph of an ornate silver conch shell, a shankha, resting on a black cloth background. The shell is covered in repoussé floral and scrolling relief patterns with beaded borders, and its tapered tip ends in a small decorative cap. The aperture is open on the right, showing the white inner shell. No people are present.2011-01-25A photograph of an ornate silver conch shell, the opening mouth facing the viewer, placed on a black cloth. The silver casing is richly embossed with floral scrollwork, foliate patterns and raised bands, with a decorative knob at the narrow end and a flared rim at the wide end. The natural white shell interior is visible through the opening. No people are present.2011-01-25December 06 20092009-12-06Close-up photo of three ornate silver oil lamps (deepam) resting on a polished silver tray. Each lamp has a bulbous body with repoussé floral and petal patterns and a pointed spout. A purple textile with woven stripes lies beneath the tray. No people are visible.2011-12-08September 13 20132013-09-13A photograph of a polished silver conch shell (shankha) resting on an orange cloth. The conch has engraved floral and leaf patterns along its body, a ridged flared base and a pointed tapering tail with a small finial. No people are visible.2008-06-28A clear plastic box holds several white conch shells (shankhas) fitted with ornate silver-coloured metal caps and collars engraved with floral and lattice patterns, with pointed tips and small red and green accents. White cotton padding lines the box, and a printed newspaper sheet lies beneath. Silver blocks sit at the right edge on a dark cloth. No people are visible.2011-01-25Close-up photograph of a white conch shell (shankha) with an ornate silver-coloured metal mouthpiece and embossed band, topped with a red carnation and green leaves. Silver ritual vessels, a silver tray and loose red and pink flowers surround it, with some yellow petals at left. No people are visible; the image shows puja items arranged for ritual use.2013-06-15