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A photograph of an ornate gold-plated throne with lion-form arms and leopard-print cushions. In the foreground, a gold lion sculpture holds a brass oil lamp on a tray, with lit wicks and yellow-green threads hanging from it. Behind the throne, a bearded man in a dark turban and a rust-red shawl with gold border sits with eyes closed. A brass bell hangs above, and a second lamp and gold lion heads appear at right. The scene is ceremonial, with a bronze lamp and gold chair details.

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