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A seated person in a rust-maroon turban with a gold jewelled ornament and a red bindi holds up a small brass hand bell by its chain, smiling toward the left. He wears a maroon and gold-bordered garment, a heavy gold necklace with a gold pendant, gold bangles on the wrist and upper arm, and a cream shawl draped over one shoulder. Behind him a large ornate gold repoussé backdrop sits on a throne-like seat, with black drapery and a brass oil lamp hanging at left and another brass bell hanging at right. The figure's clothing and cues suggest a person seated in a ceremonial setting with ritual bells.