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Close-up photograph of an ornate silver ceremonial vessel, a kalasha-style pot with a pointed finial and a bail handle, set in dark surroundings with faint greenery. Its surface is richly embossed with a diamond-pattern and scrollwork bands, lit by a cool bluish light that catches the metal's sheen. No people are visible.

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December 11 20152015-12-11Close-up photograph of an ornate silver conch-shaped vessel resting on a dark surface, its surface covered in a raised diamond-pattern and floral engraving, with a silver ring or tray beneath it. No people are visible. Dim lighting leaves most of the background in shadow.2015-12-11December 11 20152015-12-11Close-up photograph of an ornate silver ritual vessel, shaped like a tapered cone with embossed floral and fan-like patterns, resting on a polished silver tray. A green folded cloth or leaf-like wrap is tucked into its open top, with green leaves at the left edge. The blurred background shows warm golden tones and a red item at the lower right. No people are visible.2013-07-15A photograph of an ornate silver conch shell, the opening mouth facing the viewer, placed on a black cloth. The silver casing is richly embossed with floral scrollwork, foliate patterns and raised bands, with a decorative knob at the narrow end and a flared rim at the wide end. The natural white shell interior is visible through the opening. No people are present.2011-01-25A close photo of an ornately engraved silver coconut-shaped vessel resting on a small wooden block. The silver shell is covered in dense floral scrollwork and beaded rims, with a hinged or open top showing a smooth silver interior and small gold-coloured tips at the base. The background is softly blurred brown and green. No people are visible.2009-12-06Close-up photograph of a silver puja vessel with embossed floral and lattice patterns, topped with white flower petals and green leaves. Blurred red and yellow flowers fill the background, and silver and brass ritual bowls sit at the edges of the frame. No people are visible; the scene looks like an arranged worship setting with flower offerings.2013-04-22 +1 copiesJune 25 20132013-06-25A photograph of an ornate silver conch shell, a shankha, resting on a black cloth background. The shell is covered in repoussé floral and scrolling relief patterns with beaded borders, and its tapered tip ends in a small decorative cap. The aperture is open on the right, showing the white inner shell. No people are present.2011-01-25July 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesClose photograph of several ornate ritual vessels displayed inside a glass cabinet. In the foreground are silver-coloured repoussé cups with dense floral and scroll engraving, one with a white bone or shell band set with small turquoise and red stone accents. Behind them sit more engraved silver and white-panelled vessels on a dark background. No people are visible.2011-08-10December 06 20092009-12-06