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A photograph of a polished gold ceremonial foot covering, shown lying flat on deep blue velvet cloth. The gold piece has a cylindrical upper part with a beaded rim, a sculpted floral or flame motif, ornamental bands around the ankle, and a shaped foot with toes at the bottom. Dark cords hang from its edges. No people are visible; the object is a sacred-style gold ornament displayed for photography.

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April 28 20082008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28A close photograph of an ornate gold-plated ceremonial object, a sandal-shaped or paduka-like form with embossed floral and lotus-like relief, a raised tiered top and beaded border, resting on a deep blue velvet cloth with folds. Thin orange and black cords are threaded through the upper section. A small purple logo appears in the upper left, and a pedia.org is printed over the lower right. No people are visible2008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28Photograph of two ornate gold-coloured metal ornaments laid flat against a deep navy blue velvet backdrop. Each is a curved, leaf or wing-like piece with radiating ridged fan patterns, beaded border edges, and small embossed motifs near the top, with twine loops at their upper ends. No people are visible. A small purple logo appears at the upper left and a copyright notice overlays the lower right.2008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28A close photograph of a single ornate gold object resting on a dark navy velvet cloth. The gold piece is heavily embossed with repoussé patterns: a rounded crown-like top, bands of beaded and chased ridges, a central circular medallion with concentric rings of dots, and a figurative relief in the upper panel. Warm light catches the polished gold surface. No people are visible.2008-04-28A close photograph of an ornate gold-plated hand sculpture. The fingers are extended in a blessing or mudra-like gesture, and the wrist and forearm are covered with richly embossed floral and scalloped patterns, beaded borders and a tiered decorative cuff. No people are visible. The object is lit from one side, producing strong highlights on the metal.2008-04-28A polished brass kalasha-style vessel with a wide, ridged mouth and a rounded body sits centred on a folded dark blue velvet cloth. The metal shows bright reflective highlights and horizontal banding. No people or deity figures are present. The setting is a studio-style product photograph against the blue drape.