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Close-up photograph of an ornate silver procession item, a richly embossed silver elephant armour or caparison with repoussé floral scrollwork, rosettes, beaded borders and a heart-shaped central medallion. A red wooden pole runs along the left edge. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of an ornately embossed silver procession vehicle component, with repoussé floral scrollwork, rows of beaded borders, rounded medallions and stylised lotus-like petals covering a curved panel. A red wooden pole runs diagonally along the right edge. A bell-shaped ornament hangs below the central band. No people are visible, and no a person figure appears in the image.Close-up photograph of an ornate silver procession item. Repoussé floral and scroll patterns cover the side panels, a row of small silver bells hangs across the upper band, and a lower band has scalloped heart-shaped cutouts with beaded borders. A red-painted pole runs along the left edge and a metal rod stands at the right. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of an ornate silver procession vehicle figure, showing the flank of a silver animal mount with embossed floral and leaf motifs, a diamond-lattice caparison, scalloped border bands and hanging heart-shaped drop ornaments. Red metal support poles stand around the silver figure on a tiled floor. No people are visible in the frame.Close-up photograph of a large ornate silver procession vehicle panel, richly embossed with repoussé scrollwork, acanthus-style foliage, floral medallions, beaded border bands and bead-dotted rims. A red wooden pole runs vertically across the frame beside the silver surface, and a dark overhead beam is visible at the top. No people are visible in the scene.A large ornately engraved silver elephant figure stands indoors in a hall, its trunk raised and its body covered in repoussé floral and scroll patterns. A decorated silver howdah or seat sits on its back, supported by red wooden poles on the right. Behind it are dark shelves and a grey-walled area, and a few pale floor items lie near its feet. No people are visible. This appears to be a procession vehicle item, shown as a sacred arts and silver piece from the archive.Close-up photograph of an ornately embossed silver panel on a large ceremonial silver vehicle or procession item. A diamond-lattice pattern fills the central field, framed by rows of repoussé floral rosettes and a band of oval lotus-petal motifs. Red-painted metal support poles stand at the left and right edges, and a dark wooden beam appears at the top. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a large polished silver sculptural animal head. A thin red wooden support beam and dark ceiling are visible at the left, with a metal bracket and brass-toned fittings at the joint. No people are visible.A photograph of a large ornate silver vahana in a dim hall, shaped as an elephant with a raised trunk, carved ear and detailed embossed saddle cloth. Behind it stands a dark metal peacock figure, and a partially visible person in orange and white clothing is seen at the lower centre. A red and wooden frame structure sits at the upper right.Close view of a large ornate silver procession vehicle, showing its embossed silver body panels with scroll and floral relief, a hanging bell and a silver-plated leg with leaf and scroll engraving and a studded foot cap. A red wooden pole runs along the right edge. Dim temple hall with stone pillars and a colourful altar in the background. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of an ornate silver ceremonial item. Central circular medallion ringed with beaded borders, scrolling foliate motifs and a fan-shaped lotus-like petal pattern at the bottom. Dark background and warm metallic sheen. No people visible.Close-up photograph of a silver ceremonial elephant figure. The embossed silver head has detailed repoussé floral and scroll patterns, a raised ear panel with fan-like motifs, and a trunk ending in a decorated tip. A red fabric piece is visible near the chest, and the ornate silver saddle or harness with rounded studs and floral borders covers the body. No people are visible; the scene is lit only by a spotlight on the silverwork.Close-up photograph of a silver-plated elephant figure used in a procession, showing its raised trunk with ornate repoussé floral and scroll patterns, a bead-edged band along the head and a red-painted mouth area. The metal shows wear and tarnish. Dark background suggests an indoor display or storage space.