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A photograph of two ornate silver ritual vessels or oil lamp bases placed side by side on a black cloth. Each piece has a heavily embossed surface with scrollwork, floral and foliate motifs, a crowned top, and a central knob or cup-shaped socket. The silver shows a warm reflective sheen against the dark background. No people are visible.

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Two matching ornate silver-toned metal objects, each shaped like a tall shield or leaf with a rounded top and scalloped lower edge, lie side by side against a black background. Each is densely embossed with floral scrolls, foliage and small figures in relief, and has a domed central boss. The metalwork shows a worn, slightly tarnished sheen.2011-01-25Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately engraved silver sandals resting on a pale grey surface. Each sandal has a raised knob-style strap post and decorative repoussé patterns of scrolls, lotus-like motifs and chevron borders. Two gold bangles or rings are partly visible at the upper right corner. No people are visible.2010-02-04Close-up photograph of a pair of ornately embossed silver sandals or padukas with dark wooden knobs on top, placed on a white foam surface. The silver has repoussé floral scrollwork, lotus motifs and chevron borders. Partly visible gold rings sit at the upper right corner. No people are visible.2010-02-04Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate silver padukas, sandal-style footwear with raised knob-shaped handles on the top, their surfaces densely embossed with floral scrollwork, leaf and paisley motifs, and a chevron-patterned border. The silver sits on a light fabric surface with sunlight glinting across the metal. Gold bangles are partly visible at the upper right edge. No people are shown.2010-02-04Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate embossed silver sandals, or paduka, resting on a white textured surface with a knob-handled post at the centre of each sole. The silver is decorated with floral scrollwork, leaf motifs and a bordered edge. Behind them, out of focus, are gold bangles and small silver ritual items on the table, with sunlight falling across the scene. No people are visible.2010-02-04February 06 20102010-02-06Photograph of a pair of ornate brass padukas, sandal-shaped foot-plates lying side by side on a white background. Each has a raised, deeply embossed scrollwork and foliate pattern with a small round central boss near the heel end, and a beaded border along the edges. A small Om symbol is visible on the lower left pair's scrollwork. No people are present; the padukas are the sole subject.2007-08-26August 25 20092009-08-25A pair of ornate brass padukas, sandal-shaped ritual footwear, photographed flat on a white background. Each sole is densely embossed with scrolling foliate and swirl motifs bordered by a beaded rim, and each has a raised cylindrical knob near the heel end for the foot strap. No people or a person candidate is visible.2007-08-26October 10 20132013-10-10A pair of ornately embossed silver sandals or padukas lies flat on a white foam surface. Each piece has a scalloped border of chevron pattern, a central floral medallion with a stylised flower at the heel end, curling foliage scrolls, and a lotus motif near the middle. A rounded silver knob sits at the front end of each sole. Shadows of foliage fall across the top of the image. No people are visible.2010-02-04August 25 20092009-08-25