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Close photograph of a pair of ornate gold-plated padukas or footwear-shaped metal objects, shown against a dark blue satin cloth. Each piece has an elaborately engraved crown-like top and a stylized foot form with carved toes and a beaded border. Thin wires are visible at the edges. No people are visible.

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Two ornate gold hand coverings, one shown on each side of the frame, rest against a dark navy velvet cloth with soft folds. Each piece has a raised diamond-shaped medallion with floral engraving across the palm and beaded or stippled rims at the wrist. Fine copper-coloured wires run from the edges. The gilded surfaces catch bright highlights. No people are visible; the pieces appear to be ceremonial hand ornaments or decorative gilded coverings displayed as objects.2008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28A close photograph of an ornate gold-plated hand sculpture. The fingers are extended in a blessing or mudra-like gesture, and the wrist and forearm are covered with richly embossed floral and scalloped patterns, beaded borders and a tiered decorative cuff. No people are visible. The object is lit from one side, producing strong highlights on the metal.2008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28A close photograph of an ornate gold-plated ceremonial object, a sandal-shaped or paduka-like form with embossed floral and lotus-like relief, a raised tiered top and beaded border, resting on a deep blue velvet cloth with folds. Thin orange and black cords are threaded through the upper section. A small purple logo appears in the upper left, and a pedia.org is printed over the lower right. No people are visible2008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28A close photograph of an ornate gold-coloured metal object, an embossed hand-shaped or mask-like form with raised beaded borders, scrollwork and finger-like ridges, shown against a dark navy velvet background. No people are visible.2008-04-28A close, blurred photograph of an ornate gold-plated deity hand or arm element. The gold surface has intricate filigree, granular and rope-like patterning, a tiered crown-like top and finger rings, with a warm highlight glow. No people are visible.2008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28