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A man seated on an ornate gilded throne with carved lion-like arms and a tall arched back, wearing a red-maroon robe, a saffron-orange shawl draped over his lap and shoulders, and a long gold-toned garland. He holds a silver bowl of offerings with his hand and speaks toward the audience. A silver trident stands to the left beside a brass pot, and bamboo screens and a red curtain form the backdrop. A pedestal fan stands on the right. Two heads of seated audience members are visible in the foreground.

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