Object of gazing a little upon a velarium (5)

I believe the answer is:

navel

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'object of gazing' is the definition.
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'a little upon a velarium' is the wordplay.
'a little' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'NAVEL' is hidden in the letters of 'upon a velarium'.

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(Other definitions for navel that I've seen before include "Target of gaze" , "Central point" , "Belly button" , "Bellybutton" , "Something to contemplate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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