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Close-up photo of a hand holding a rectangular copper-framed glass plate with a dark brown smear or painted mark on its surface, against a blurred background of white cloth with gold trim and an orange garment at the lower right. The wrist wears a bangle and a purple thread bracelet. No face is visible.

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August 14 20162016-08-14August 14 20162016-08-14July 18 20162016-07-18Close-up photograph of a hand holding up a dried, brownish leaf with a dark sooty or ash-like smudge at its centre. The background is a soft-focus blur of pink and brown tones. Only one partial hand is visible at the lower left and a sliver of a person's face at the upper right edge.2016-12-12Close side-profile photograph of a man with long dark dreadlocked hair pulled back, wearing a rudraksha bead necklace, a bead bracelet, a small hoop earring and an orange garment over bare shoulders. He holds a rectangular framed object with dark contents, possibly a sacred book or slate, up close to his face and gazes down at it. A grey stone block and a red-orange wall form the blurred background.2016-08-09May 17 20182018-05-17Close photograph of a hand held open, palm up, holding a bright green betel-style leaf with a smudge of black paste or ash spread across its centre. The fingers and lines of the palm are in sharp focus while the dark background is blurred. No face or full body is visible, and no other people are shown in the frame.2016-07-18A close photograph of an open rectangular metal tin box with a dark wooden base resting on a red cloth. Inside the lid is a smeared white powdery paste, and a dried, scorched brown leaf or cloth piece sits in the box. Behind it, folds of maroon-brown fabric with a yellow edging are visible, and a pink sleeve appears at the right edge. No people are clearly visible, only partial clothing.2016-12-12Close-up photo of two hands holding a copper plaque with a hand-painted or etched design, its shape resembling a rounded-top panel. The metal surface shows brushed pale yellowish-white strokes over a dark brown base, with a raised rectangular seat-like motif with textured fill. A smartphone is visible at the left edge, and a blurred green and red background suggests an indoor-outdoor setting with a table. No people's faces are visible. a person is not identifiable from the image.2016-08-12A close photograph of a hand holding open a small clear plastic box with a hinged lid. Inside, a dark navy blue cloth sits on white tissue, with a tiny golden speck or small gold-coloured object at its centre. The background is blurred, pale and warm-toned. No people beyond the hand are visible, and no a person candidate appears.2011-08-19August 22 20122012-08-22Rare archival collection