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A large ornate silver ceremonial base or pedestal for a procession item, shown on a grey granite floor in a storage area. The upper rim has a band of embossed floral rosettes and leafy scrollwork, and a row of small circular bead motifs. The lower section is a bulbous lotus-petal form with vertical repoussé petals and beaded ridges. Wire loops and tags hang from the sides, and a wooden crate and bamboo items sit in the background. No people are visible.

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