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A photograph of a single small white gourd-shaped object resting on a bright yellow cloth surface. The object has a rounded upper body with a dark brown stem cap at the top, a tapering narrow base, and burnt-in decorative lines: an eight-pointed star or radiating flower motif near the top and two encircling bands around the middle. No people are visible.

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Year 1994 His Divine Holiness At Age 16Rare archival collectionPhotograph of a small white conch-shaped object resting on a yellow surface, with a dark brown tapered base and a long pointed mouthpiece at the other end. The shell body has incised decorative lines and a radiating star-like floral engraving near the top. No people are visible. +2 copiesA photograph of a single white conch shell lying on a bright yellow surface. The shell has an engraved leaf-like pattern and fine parallel incised lines near its wide body, and its pointed end is turned to the left. A dark brown, polished tip caps the wider opening on the right. No people are visible. This is an item from a rare archival collection of objects used in childhood puja, as described on the page.A photograph of a white conch shell (shankha) with a brownish-stained spiral tip and a wide open aperture lying on a bright orange cloth with fine vertical ribs and loose threads at the top edge. The shell is the sole subject, shown in close side view with soft natural light. No people are visible.2011-10-24Photograph of a small white ritual object resting on a bright yellow surface. The object is a rounded, shell-like or coconut-shaped item with a dark brown, burnt-looking central surface and a small metal-rimmed opening at its centre, with fine incised lines around its upper edge. It is shown alone against the plain yellow background, with no people present.Year 1994 His Divine Holiness At Age 16October 24 20112011-10-24Close-up photograph of a large white conch shell, its pointed spiral end tapering to the left and open aperture to the right, resting on an ornate brass tray or stand. Blurred warm background with green and orange tones suggests a ritual setting with offerings. No people are visible in the frame.2013-12-16A photograph of a polished silver conch shell (shankha) resting on an orange cloth. The conch has engraved floral and leaf patterns along its body, a ridged flared base and a pointed tapering tail with a small finial. No people are visible.2008-06-28Close-up photograph of a large white conch shell (shankha) with a spiral opening, resting on a small golden three-legged stand on a wooden table. Behind it are a brass vessel with a curved spout, a brass bowl filled with yellow marigold flowers, and scattered yellow petals. Blurred figures in white and red clothing appear in the background, but no people are clearly in focus. The setting suggests a puja or ritual arrangement.2013-07-16October 24 20132013-10-24 +1 copies