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Close-up photograph of ornate gold ritual vessels on a wooden table. In the foreground, a round gold covered pot with a finial lid is embossed with deity figures and a seated deity in a niche, with a hinged clasp. To the right stands a tall gold chalice on a stepped pedestal, its bowl chased with floral scrollwork and a hanging ring. Behind them, a blurred figure in a maroon garment with gold border has wrists adorned with gold bangles, seated near the objects. The scene suggests a temple puja or ritual setting, with no visible portrait of a person.

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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned ceremonial vessel with a pointed finial lid, repoussé floral and leaf engraving, and hanging bell-like drops around its base, placed beside a gold-colored metal object with intricate lacework. The background is a soft blurred warm surface. No people are visible.2012-01-08Close-up photograph of ornate gold-toned metal ritual objects. In the foreground, a repoussé-decorated gold panel with scrolling foliate and peacock-like motifs stands beside a flat gold box with engraved floral patterns. Behind it, a gold covered vessel with a finial lid and bead-like studded band sits blurred against a warm pale background. No people are visible.2012-01-08Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-plated ceremonial container with a conical finial, floral repoussé patterns and hanging bead ornaments, resting on a light cloth. A gold vessel edge appears at the left and a dish with yellow and red powder and white stripes sits at the right. No people are visible.2012-01-08November 15 20172017-11-15June 06 20202020-06-06Close-up photo of an ornate gold-coloured metal covered vessel with a conical finial on its lid, engraved floral and foliate patterns, a band of repeated motifs and small hanging bells along its body, resting on a cloth-covered surface. A blurred yellow and maroon textile fills the background. No people are visible.2012-01-08Close-up photograph of brass ritual objects on a dark stone surface. In the centre is an ornate brass pot with embossed figures and a long handled ladle resting across its rim. To the right stands a small brass footed cup with a lit oil lamp inside, its flame glowing above swastika motifs engraved around the rim. Blurred brass vessels and warm reddish background fill the rest of the frame. No people are visible.2011-09-19December 28 20172017-12-28A close-up photograph of a ceremonial silver-gilt vessel on an ornate brass base, holding a flat golden tray lined with orange cloth and topped by two gold finial knobs. Behind it is a richly embossed brass or gold panel with repoussé floral and lotus motifs. No people are visible; the object appears to be a ritual container or throne-like seat used in worship.2015-09-15May 09 20122012-05-09December 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copiesA photograph of two ornate gold ceremonial headpieces resting on a dark blue cloth. The left piece is a tall, pointed crown with repoussé floral scrollwork and inset red, green and purple stones, edged with a red lining. The right piece is a rounded gold crown with a radiating sunburst-style rim, a stepped dome and a finial on top. Behind them, the knees and hands of seated people in white clothing are partly visible at the top edge, along with a silver vessel and a metal bowl on the upper right. No one's face is visible.2011-01-25