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A performer stands on a dark red throne with a tall curved arch behind him, in a theatrical stage setting lit with red, orange and green light. He wears a leopard-print tunic over a saffron-orange dhoti, with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a wide beaded belt with dangling bead strands, and chain bangles on his arms. He holds an ornate metallic bow drawn back with an arrow, and his long dark hair blows loose. Behind him hang garlands and a decorated wall. A small emblem appears in the upper left. The figure is a performer in costume rather than a clearly identified individual, so no identity is assigned.

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