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A close photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal tray or plate shaped like a tortoise, its surface densely embossed with scrolling floral motifs, ridged shell patterns and a central raised medallion. It rests on a bright saffron-yellow silk cloth with soft folds. A grey wall edge is visible at the right. No people are present. The tortoise shape echoes the Gita 2.58 talk on withdrawing the senses like a tortoise into its shell.

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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated conch shell (shankha) with heavily embossed repoussé decoration, including beaded bands, scrollwork and a raised floral medallion near the wide mouth. It rests on a bright orange silk cloth, with a maroon and gold patterned fabric at the top edge. No people are visible. A small purple bird logo appears at the upper left, and a credit and source appears at the lower right2011-10-30October 30 20112011-10-30October 30 20112011-10-30Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal object resting on a glossy orange-yellow silk cloth. The piece has repoussé relief decoration with rows of scalloped ripple patterns, beaded borders, a round knobbed medallion at the top and a curled scroll motif, with a smooth concave recess at the lower edge. No people are visible; the object appears to be a decorative ritual or temple ornament, possibly part of a deity's adornment.2011-10-30October 30 20112011-10-30October 30 20112011-10-30October 29 20112011-10-29October 30 20112011-10-30October 29 20112011-10-29October 29 20112011-10-29A 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.2008-06-28