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A photograph of a single antique metal ritual object lying on a red fabric with an intricate gold floral brocade pattern. The object is a flat, leaf-shaped plate with a raised central boss and engraved rings, attached to a long handle with decorative dotted bands and a knob-shaped end. No people are visible, and the object appears to be a sacred art item or ritual implement.

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A close-up photograph of a dark metal ritual object with a long plain handle ending in a rounded knob, attached to a flat engraved head with a central circular medallion and small decorative motifs at its lobed corners. It rests on red fabric richly woven with gold floral and leaf patterns. No people are visible.2012-05-10Close-up photograph of an antique metal ritual object with a leaf-shaped head engraved with floral vine patterns and a central raised rosette, attached to a slender handle, lying on a red fabric with gold zari brocade floral motifs. No people are visible.2012-05-10A brass ritual object with a flat, leaf-shaped bowl and a long curved handle ending in a carved serpent or makara-like head, resting on a red fabric woven with gold floral brocade. Its surface shows fine scratches and tarnish. This appears to be a sacred art or puja item.2012-05-10May 10 20122012-05-10A brass oil lamp with a long flat handle and a round shallow dish, its central wick cup a small brass cup-shaped holder, lies on a red fabric with gold floral brocade. No people are visible. The brass is slightly tarnished with an orange sticker on the handle.2012-05-10Close overhead photo of a polished brass vessel with a wide round mouth, a bulbous body and a long curved spout, set on a red fabric with woven gold floral patterns. No people are visible; the object appears to be a sacred art item or ritual vessel.2012-05-10May 10 20122012-05-10Close-up photograph of a bare foot resting on an ornate silver footstool with repoussé floral and scroll engravings. The foot belongs to a figure wearing a deep red-orange garment with a gold zari border along its hem. The background shows a silver carved throne arm and a red fabric. No face is visible, so no person can be identified from this image.2018-03-24 +1 copiesOctober 23 20152015-10-23Close-up photo of a small ceremonial metal umbrella with a scalloped edge and a finial on top, resting on a red silk cloth woven with gold floral brocade. A narrow green-striped border runs along the left side. No people are visible.2012-05-10A bronze or brass statue of a four-armed seated deity murti, shown against a rust-red cloth backdrop. The figure sits in a relaxed cross-legged pose on a lotus seat, wearing a tall conical crown and necklaces. Its hands hold a trident, a noose-like staff and other implements. Behind it is an ornate arched halo framed with carved leaf and scroll patterns, and the base is decorated with engraved floral motifs.Close photograph of a gold-and-red ornate tray stand holding silver offering thalis. Two silver plates each hold apples, small silver bowls, shredded white and green offerings, and red and white flower garlands tied on kalasha-style vessels. Yellow marigold garlands hang at the upper left. Feet in white dhoti with gold border are visible at the top edge on a red carpet. No people's faces are visible and the scene is a ritual arrangement, so the a person field is none.2010-12-29