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Close-up photograph of several fresh green betel leaves fanned out on a shallow glass or metal tray, with three small dark dried nuts or seeds resting on them. A green and gold packet, possibly an incense or herbal product box, lies diagonally across the lower left foreground. No people or deity figures are visible.

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A close-up photograph of several large green betel leaves stacked on a metal tray, with four dark, dried, shriveled seed-like pieces resting on the top leaf. No people are visible in the frame.2010-08-28July 18 20162016-07-18July 18 20162016-07-18Close-up photograph of four dark, shriveled, dried seed-like pieces resting on large fresh green betel-style leaves on a metal surface. A small fly sits on the right edge of the leaf. Behind them, a green printed box and a yellowish object appear at the left edge. No people, deity figures, or ritual setting are visible, so no identification applies.2010-08-28A close view of a round, scalloped silver tray holding a neat stack of fresh green betel leaves, their broad pointed tips fanned across the centre. The tray rests on a purple cloth with orange and pink striped borders. A brass plate and red flowers are partly visible at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2013-03-07Close-up of a silver tray holding a ring of large glossy green betel leaves arranged around a central mound of finely shredded dark red-purple material, possibly dried flower petals or kumkum-like offering. A small white bowl sits at the right edge of the frame, and a reddish-orange cloth lies beneath the tray. No people are visible in the frame.2011-12-31August 26 20172017-08-26Close photograph of a ritual offering on a deep maroon silk cloth draped over a low seat. A large silver footed plate holds green leaves and a silver lidded bowl with a spoon, with a smaller engraved silver cup beside it. A partially visible figure in maroon and orange cloth sits at the left edge. Background is a patterned red and blue rug on a pale floor.2016-02-23Close photograph of a hand held open, palm up, holding a bright green betel-style leaf with a smudge of black paste or ash spread across its centre. The fingers and lines of the palm are in sharp focus while the dark background is blurred. No face or full body is visible, and no other people are shown in the frame.2016-07-18April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesOverhead view of a copper tray holding many green betel leaves arranged in a loose cluster, each topped with a small round coin-like disc and scattered reddish-brown pieces. A teal cloth sits beneath the tray, with more fresh leaves and another metal plate at the edges. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be a ritual offering set out for worship.2006-08-23November 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copies