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A photograph of a metal trolley with a railing holding several round brass or bronze trays filled with coloured powders: yellow, orange, pink, deep red, reddish-brown, white and blue. The trays are arranged in an overlapping cluster on a dark grey stone floor. No people are visible, and the scene suggests powder prepared for Holi colour celebrations.

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March 13 20172017-03-13Close view of several silver scalloped bowls arranged on a concrete floor, each heaped with a different powdered herb or spice: pale yellow, deep red, bright turmeric yellow and pale green. Small white flower-like petals or grains are pressed into the tops of some heaps. A silver vessel with embossed patterns sits at the upper left, and a striped blue and white cloth lies on the floor behind. No people are visible, and no person is identifiable in the frame.2017-08-29Close view of several ornate silver-rimmed round trays on a grey stone floor, each heaped with finely ground powders in turmeric yellow, deep red, saffron-ochre, pale cream and greenish-grey. Small white grains are scattered on top of several heaps. A striped cloth lies in the background and an engraved silver vessel stands at the upper left. No people are visible; the powders appear to be prepared ritual ingredients for an aushada herbal preparation.2017-08-29 +1 copiesAugust 29 20172017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29A photograph of several ornate silver trays on a concrete floor filled with mounds of coloured powders and grains: bright red, deep red, golden yellow, pale yellow and white. Small white flower petals or seeds sit on some piles. Behind them stands a large embossed silver vessel decorated with figures, and a silver-and-ornate low table with a small brass pot. A striped cloth mat lies on the floor and cables run across the room. No people are visible. The setting suggests preparation of ritual herbal powders for an aushada process.2017-08-29Six round silver-rimmed bowls with scalloped edges sit on a concrete floor, filled with powders of red, bright yellow and pale green-beige. Small white flower petals or jasmine-like blooms are placed on top of several mounds. A striped blue and white mat lies at the top left, and electrical cables and a power strip are visible at the upper right. No people are visible. The bowls appear arranged for the Aushada herbal preparation process.2017-08-29August 29 20172017-08-29A photograph of ornate engraved silver and brass bowls and dishes arranged on a stone floor in sunlight. The large central bowl is repoussé-engraved with floral and leaf patterns. Smaller scalloped-rim plates hold a bright orange powder, a reddish-brown powder, a grey-violet powder, a pale cream substance and a dark red powder. No people are visible.2016-10-16September 09 20172017-09-09 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01Close-up of several silver scalloped trays filled with colored powders arranged in rows: pale yellow-green, bright yellow, deep red, light ochre and white powders, each with small white flower or petal pieces scattered on top. The trays sit on a grey stone surface, with a blue cup and brass objects at the edge. These appear to be herbal and mineral powders prepared for an aushada ritual process. No people are visible in the frame.2017-08-29