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A large circular silver ritual object with a repoussé petal or lotus-leaf pattern lies on a dark stone floor, viewed from above. It is a ring-shaped silver frame, possibly a base or procession fitting, with a central opening and hinged clasps. At the top edge, a partial view of a person in white clothing and a hand is visible, along with a dark stone pillar, ribbon-like cloth, and a glimpse of orange fabric.

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Close overhead photograph of a large circular silver procession item lying on a grey stone floor. Two hinged or joined segments meet at the centre, with metal clasps and hooks at the outer edges. At the lower left and bottom edge, a person in pale clothing and an orange cloth holds a measuring tape against the piece, and hands are visible at the bottom. No deity or a person is visible.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of a large, ornate silver procession item lying on a stone floor. Its rim is embossed with repeating petal or lotus-like relief patterns and it is split into sections joined by metal hinges and clasps. At the lower left, the bare legs and feet of a person in a white striped cloth are visible. At the lower right, a hand holding a measuring tape is working on the metal base. No a person candidate is present in the image.A photograph of a large ornate silver ritual vessel, a circular base with a petal-like embossed lotus pattern and hinged clasp fittings, set on a stone floor. Two people are partly visible at the edges: a man in a white dhoti and shirt bends over it at the lower left, and another in white dhoti stands at the upper right, with a hand holding a metal rod or pin across the top. Reference to a silver procession item, with the image showing a close view of the ornamented silver piece rather than a full scene.A photograph of a disassembled silver procession item on a dark stone floor inside a dim room. Two tiered, circular silver base sections with repoussé lotus-petal and floral relief are separated, with the cut pieces lying apart and a loose white cord trailing across the floor. A white cloth hangs at the left edge, a green-painted ledge sits behind, and bundled cloth and bags are visible at the top. No people are visible.Photograph of a large round metal vessel with an ornate repousse lotus-petal rim, seen from above in a dim interior. A dark circular opening sits in the centre. At the top edge, the legs and white and orange cloth of a standing person are partly visible. The vessel's embossed petals show the metal's sheen against a black background.A photograph of a disassembled silver procession item resting on a dark stone floor inside a building. A curved, embossed silver panel with floral and scroll relief and small metal hooks lies on top of a lower, lobed silver base carved with petal-like scallops. A metal tape measure and a red pencil lie on the floor at left, and a wooden stool and dark stone wall appear at right. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of an ornate repoussé silver surface on a procession item, showing raised arched and lobed petal-like panels with beaded edging and a fine foliage border along the top rim. A seam or join runs down the center, and a human hand with fingers is visible at the upper edge, holding the object. Tarnish and greenish patina mark the lower areas.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.Close photo of a large engraved silver ceremonial object lying on a grey stone-paved ground, showing curved repoussé panels with beaded and scrolled borders, hooked metal clasps and a fitted joint. A man's hands in a white garment hold a measuring tape along the lower curve, with a sliver of orange cloth at the left edge. The silver surfaces look worn and tarnished.A photograph of a curved, polished silver ceremonial component lying on a dark stone floor. The piece has embossed, ribbed and beaded relief patterns along its inner surface and a hooked clasp at one end. A wooden stool and a woven basket are visible at the upper edge, and a large grey stone sits to the right. No people are visible.A close photograph of large polished silver procession items laid on a stone floor, including a curved silver panel with fluted, wave-like relief and a second piece with floral and scrolled repoussé borders and small hanging hooks. At left, a seated man in a white kurta and white dhoti, seen from above with his hand resting on the metal and a measuring tape running across the silver.