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A stack of ornate silver-toned vessels with repeating embossed floral and geometric patterns sits on a black cloth in the foreground. Behind it, rows of smaller silver cups and bowls are arranged on dark fabric, and a silver tray lies at the left edge. No people are visible in the frame.

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July 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesJune 18 20132013-06-18A 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-up photograph of an ornate silver ceremonial item. Dark background, reflective metal surface with highlights. No people visible.July 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a large ornate silver tray or plate with repoussé engraving, showing a central radiating petal rosette surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs and a border of lobed panels. A partly visible human hand rests at the upper edge holding the tray, with a red cloth beneath it and a stainless steel bowl at the right edge. No people are otherwise visible.2013-09-04A close view of an ornate embossed silver serving tray held by hands at the edge of the frame. The tray carries several empty silver bowls with repoussé floral and scroll patterns, and a larger rectangular silver platter sits in the foreground with a central symmetrical foliate motif. No people's faces are visible, only a partial hand and white sleeve at the top left. The silverware appears to be ritual or temple serving vessels.2013-07-13 +1 copiesJune 25 20132013-06-25Close-up photograph of an ornate embossed silver ceremonial vessel resting on a larger ribbed silver base, set in a dim interior. The upper band shows repeating floral and leaf relief with rosettes, and the lower bowl has scalloped arched panels with foliate motifs. A hand holding a camera appears at the right edge. No people are clearly visible beyond the hand, and no a person candidate is present.A photograph of an ornate silver temple procession item, a large tiered silver base with a wide scalloped upper bowl-like section and a lower lotus-petal pedestal. The upper rim is chased with floral scrolls and rosettes, and the lower tier has embossed petal designs and beaded bands. Small hooks are attached at the sides for carrying. It rests on a dark stone floor in front of a wooden stool and a dark wall. A partially visible hand with gold bangles appears at the left edge. No deity form or person is clearly the focus.Overhead photograph on a black background of two polished silver serving trays. On the left, a round scalloped silver tray holds several small silver bowls with engraved rims, a small lidded dish, a flat rectangular silver box with a floral motif, a small spouted pitcher, a tiny cup, and a flowered container. On the right, a rectangular silver tray with two handles has an ornate engraved floral medallion in its centre and a decorative border. No people or a person are visible; the scene shows only silverware.2011-01-25Close-up photograph of a pair of hands cupping an ornately embossed silver bowl with a scrolled, repoussé floral pattern. The bowl is filled with clear liquid and rests on a row of similar silver vessels blurred in the foreground, set against a dark background with a warm golden surface at the lower left. No face or full body is visible, only the hands and forearms. This appears to be a ritual or temple service setting, possibly a serving of offering water. Bokeh highlights and shallow focus emphasize the bowl.2013-06-25