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A blue-framed glass display cabinet with four shelves holds a collection of small figurines: painted deity statues including a seated goddess in red and gold, a standing figure with a crown, a carved wooden horse and elephant figures, ceramic animals such as dogs, birds and a deer, and stacked books at the bottom. To the right, a large painted poster shows a lion standing on a tiled floor. The pale blue wall is weathered. No people are visible.

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