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A seated figure sits on a gilded throne within a gold-framed doorway of a painted shrine-like stage. Two tall painted guardian statues with multiple arms flank the doorway, holding ritual objects, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. Strings of small lights hang across the dark opening, and green and orange lighting illuminates the painted walls and reflective floor. The seated person wears a dark reddish garment and is partly obscured by the lights. A camera edge is visible at the left.

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