A photograph of a dark bronze vase with gold-tone detailing standing on a wooden surface, holding long green grass-like leaves and orange and white flowers. To the left, an ornate gold-coloured carved frame with raised bead-like studs is partly visible. The background is a soft pink and purple backdrop with white dotted highlights resembling snow or sparkles. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a dark bronze vase with gold-tone detailing standing on a wooden surface, holding long green grass-like leaves and orange and white flowers. To the left, an ornate gold-coloured carved frame with raised bead-like studs is partly visible. The background is a soft pink and purple backdrop with white dotted highlights resembling snow or sparkles. No people are visible.

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