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Rare archival collectionA 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 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 copiesJanuary 05 20192019-01-05Rare archival collectionMataji Vibhutananda PuriClose photograph of six clear quartz crystals scattered on a bright orange cloth. The crystals are translucent, faceted, and vary in size, with long prismatic points and blocky, chipped forms. No people, figures or ritual objects are visible, only the crystals on the orange fabric.2011-10-24Close-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.2019-01-05Close-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.2016-12-05Close-up photograph of many translucent, elongated oval capsules or beads with faint striated patterns, scattered over a red tray decorated with a small gold dotted pattern and glittering gold border. The objects appear to be crystal-like or glass-like pieces, possibly prasadam or ritual items, with no people visible. Warm lighting highlights their pinkish and amber tones against the red surface.2018-05-29 +1 copiesSeptember 06 20112011-09-06Photograph 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.