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Close-up photograph of a row of ornate gold-toned metal finials or decorative fittings, shaped like stylised birds or lotus-like heads, lined up in a diagonal across the frame. Behind them, a soft-focus backdrop of yellow and white marigold garlands and red flowers suggests a floral decoration at a ceremony. No people are visible.

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December 05 20162016-12-05May 31 20182018-05-31 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of gold ornamental finials with green gemstone drops, arranged in a row across the top of a decorated structure. Each finial has a sculpted gold peacock-like or floral top above a faceted green stone set in gold, with the drops hanging down. Behind them are red and yellow flower garlands and a glimpse of an orange cloth, and the background is blurred stone. No people are visible.2009-06-29June 29 20092009-06-29Close-up photograph of brass ritual hand bells with clappers, decorated with engraved floral patterns and small red jewel accents, one bell showing an Om symbol on its handle. The bells are arranged in a row, shallow focus, with a red and white blurred background. No people are visible.2015-07-02July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of an ornate gilded ceremonial canopy or palanquin fitting: a row of five polished gold carved heads, each with a crest and a dangling pendant of faceted green glass set in gold. Behind them, a gold-embossed curved frame and a feathered or fringed element, with red and yellow flowers and garlands at the lower right. No people are visible.2009-06-29July 02 20152015-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of an ornate gold throne or palanquin fitting with a row of carved golden peacock or bird heads along its top edge, each hanging a pendant of green glass or stone set in gold filigree. Behind it is a deep red curtain and a glimpse of orange cloth with a thin gold chain. No people are visible; the setting suggests a decorated seat or ceremonial object.2011-10-01Close-up photograph of ornate gold ornaments with bird-head finials and hanging green stone drops, arranged on a carved gold object against a deep red-brown fabric backdrop. No people are visible; the focus is on the gold filigree and green gemstone pendants, with the foreground in sharp focus and the background softly blurred.2011-10-01Close-up photograph of an ornate gold ceremonial object with five carved heads resembling serpent or makara-like figures, each with a dangling gold-framed dark green stone pendant. The gold metalwork is intricately embossed and catches warm light against a dark, blurred background. Bits of orange fabric and green foliage appear at the lower left. No people are visible.2010-11-09