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A photograph of an ornate silver conch shell, the opening mouth facing the viewer, placed on a black cloth. The silver casing is richly embossed with floral scrollwork, foliate patterns and raised bands, with a decorative knob at the narrow end and a flared rim at the wide end. The natural white shell interior is visible through the opening. No people are present.

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A photograph of an ornate silver conch shell, a shankha, resting on a black cloth background. The shell is covered in repoussé floral and scrolling relief patterns with beaded borders, and its tapered tip ends in a small decorative cap. The aperture is open on the right, showing the white inner shell. No people are present.2011-01-25A 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.2008-06-28A 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.2008-06-28December 06 20092009-12-06December 06 20092009-12-06December 06 20092009-12-06December 06 20092009-12-06December 06 20092009-12-06December 06 20092009-12-06December 06 20092009-12-06April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesJune 25 20132013-06-25