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An ornate ceremonial object. It has a tall conical lid topped with a finial, geometric and floral patterns, a large green stone near the base and a round golden medallion. It rests on a white cloth, with no people visible.

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February 26 20062006-02-26February 26 20062006-02-26February 26 20062006-02-26A photograph of a ceremonial display laid out on a white cloth over a wooden floor. Ornately jeweled ritual objects are arranged in rows, including a tall encrusted crown-like vessel at the top, a set of smaller jeweled pieces, a decorated staff with a trident-like head in the centre, and a pair of large gilded metal feet at the bottom. Small floral offerings in lotus-like arrangements sit near the top. No people are visible.2006-02-26February 26 20062006-02-26A photograph of a set of ornate, jewel-encrusted ritual objects laid out on a white cloth on a wooden floor. The pieces are gilded and studded with sparkling stones, including a tall crown-like headpiece with a green gem, a trident-style staff, pieces shaped like a tortoise or lotus bases, and a pair of large gilded feet. Small floating lotus flower offerings sit on green leaves at the top of the cloth, and a small blue bird is visible at the upper left. No people are visible in the scene.2006-02-26February 26 20062006-02-26A close photograph of an ornate ceremonial hand-shaped object, a jewelled abhaya-style hand or hand ornament, lying on a plain white cloth. The piece is covered in dense sparkling stones and crystals in silver-white, with rows of red and green stones forming a circular design on the palm, and gold-toned edges and fingertips. No people are visible.2006-02-26A decorated ceremonial horn or bugle-shaped object lying on a pale lavender cloth. Its dark maroon velvet body is covered in gold zari embroidery, white pearl beading, sequins and red, green and blue faceted stones arranged in flower motifs and bands. The wide flared mouth rim is studded with alternating red and green stones set in white pearls. No people are visible; this is an object photograph of a sacred arts piece, possibly a vahana or ritual instrument decoration.February 10 20222022-02-10Close photo of a seated person's bare forearm and hand resting on the silver armrest of an ornate throne. The throne is covered with a leopard-print cushion, and its silver frame is decorated with red and green stone-set gold ornaments with pearl drops. A deep red curtain forms the backdrop, and a silver-toned shape rests on the right edge. Only one arm and hand of the person are visible, with no face shown.2018-05-27October 08 20182018-10-08