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A close photograph of a craftsperson's hands working on a large silver-coloured metal plate with a repoussé floral and scroll pattern. Dots and small ridged bosses form paisley-like curls, and a thin metal stylus pointed tool is pressed into the work. A second hand rests at the upper right on a grey concrete floor. No faces are visible, and the image shows a handicraft process rather than a ritual event.

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November 29 20132013-11-29A close overhead photo of a craftsman's hands holding a large pale silver-white plaque on a low table. The plaque bears a raised, embossed floral and scroll pattern edged with rows of small round studs or rivets, with a leaf-like motif at the upper right. Only a partial arm in white clothing is visible at the top, with a bare hand resting on the plaque's edge. A concrete floor and a cloth-covered surface surround the work. No deity, ceremony or a person candidate is visible.2013-11-29Close overhead photo of a craftsman's hand, wearing a silver bangle and an orange-red thread bracelet, carving or setting small round inlay pieces into a white stone panel. The panel has a decorative motif of flowing scroll and flame-like forms with a central lotus-like or peacock-like design and tiered bead outlines. A yellow tool and a grey workshop surface are visible at the edges. No person's face is shown and no visible a person candidate appears. The image shows stone craftsmanship, not a satsang.2013-11-29Close-up photograph of a pair of hands, one holding a thin metal tool with tweezers-like tips, carefully placing small hollow tubular metal pieces onto a polished silver or metallic tray. Rows of cylindrical beads or ring-like components lie in arcs across the reflective surface, with a curved engraved outline visible on the tray. The worker's sleeve in white fabric is visible at the top left. No deity, person of note, or ritual setting is shown; the scene appears to be a craft or metalwork process.2013-11-29A close overhead photograph of a polished silver-toned metal plaque on a dark grey surface, resting on a rough brown stone. The plaque has a wavy outline and a raised embossed design covered in rows of small round dome-shaped studs, arranged in curving patterns. The surface shows slight tarnish and reflections. No people are visible.2013-11-29Overhead view of a craftsman hand-chasing a decorative silver repoussé panel with a metal tool. The sheet is laid on a dark bed of pitch or clay, held by iron bars, and shows raised scrollwork and floral curls. A man in a light cloth and a silver ring works the metal; his bare feet and a patterned wrap are visible at the top. No a person appearance is shown, so no candidate is identified.2013-11-29November 29 20132013-11-29Close-up photo of an artisan's hands chasing a silver repoussé panel with a wooden-handled metal tool. The silver piece has raised scrolling foliage and bead-rimmed borders catching light. The hand is dark-skinned and the background is dark wood and cloth. No a person visible.2013-07-14Close photograph of a craftsman hammering a golden-yellow metal plate with a wooden-handled hammer and a chisel-like punch. The plate shows embossed concentric rings and scroll-like patterns. Only the lower arms, hands and bare feet of one worker are visible, wearing a blue-and-white checked cloth. Reddish earth lies at the edge of the frame.2009-09-22November 29 20132013-11-29July 20 20092009-07-20November 29 20132013-11-29