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July 02 2015

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A 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.2008-06-28September 11 20132013-09-11July 16 20132013-07-16A photograph of an ornate silver conch shell (shankha) lying on a bright orange cloth. The metal shell has engraved floral and leaf patterns, a flared mouth, and a decorative silver base shaped like a stylised sea creature or fish. A small round brass or copper item with a swastika-like mark appears at the lower left edge, and a white bowl at the lower right. No people are visible.2008-06-28Close-up photo of ritual implements on a metal tray: a large pale conch shell with ridged, flared lip, beside brass vessels with lids, a small brass stand with a flower-shaped base, and a silver bowl. A folded green embroidered cloth lies at the right edge, with blurred warm lamp light and a red fabric in the background. No people are visible.2013-04-10A close-up photograph of a large white conch shell (shankha) resting on a silver-toned metal stand on a dark wooden surface. The shell's spiral ridges are visible, and its broken, open mouth shows a worn rim. A red cloth edge appears at the left edge of the frame. No people are present.2010-09-26Close-up photograph of a large white conch shell, its pointed spiral end tapering to the left and open aperture to the right, resting on an ornate brass tray or stand. Blurred warm background with green and orange tones suggests a ritual setting with offerings. No people are visible in the frame.2013-12-16May 04 20132013-05-04December 17 20112011-12-17A photograph of a white conch shell (shankha) with a brownish-stained spiral tip and a wide open aperture lying on a bright orange cloth with fine vertical ribs and loose threads at the top edge. The shell is the sole subject, shown in close side view with soft natural light. No people are visible.2011-10-24A large white conch shell fitted with ornate silver mouthpiece and body mounts, engraved with floral and scroll patterns, lying on a wooden block with a faint circle drawn on it. No people are visible. A small gold bead hangs at the tapered tip of the shell.2009-12-06Close-up photograph of a white conch shell resting on a polished brass cup in a ritual setting. The conch's spiral opening faces the viewer's left, and its tapering tip rests on the rim of the brass vessel. Additional brass vessels with curved handles are softly blurred in the foreground and background, against warm red, green and brown tones. No people are visible. The conch is a traditional puja object used in temple worship.2013-07-14