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Close view of an ornate silver tray holding several engraved silver bowls with lids, filled with spices including bright yellow turmeric powder, dark seeds, green herbs and a dark powder. A red and yellow striped cloth lies behind, and at top edge a person in orange-red trousers is partly visible. No faces shown.

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