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April 28 2018

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November 22 20132013-11-22 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate silver ceremonial umbrella or canopy with a domed top, embossed scalloped and floral patterns, and a row of hanging silver leaf-shaped pendants along its rim. A slender silver shaft with carved detailing rises from the center. The background is dark, with warm reflections on the metal. No people are visible.2013-11-22A close photograph of an ornate repoussé silver umbrella top, the round canopy dome with embossed floral and scrolling motifs and a pointed finial, with small hanging silver tassels along its rim. It rests on a dark cloth with gold-toned poles above and small framed round medallions at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-01-25September 04 20132013-09-04November 21 20132013-11-21A close photograph of a ceremonial silver umbrella (chhatra) held aloft by a hand in a dark sleeve, with a bangle and red thread visible on the wrist. The umbrella has embossed floral scrollwork and hanging bead fringe. Behind it, a blurred figure with dark hair and a second raised arm stands in front of a bright fire or flame on the left and gold-toned ornamental décor and red fabric on the right. No identifiable a person is clearly visible in this frame.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23January 15 20162016-01-15September 04 20132013-09-04 +2 copiesA photograph of an ornate silver ceremonial parasol, or chatra, with a finial on top and dangling leaf-shaped silver pendants along its rim, being raised high on a long silver pole by several hands. Two hands grip the pole near the centre; a bare-armed man with a shaved head wears an orange-red cloth wrapped at the waist. To the right a man with curly hair and a grey beard wears a white shirt. People at the lower left and bottom watch upward, including a man with glasses and a woman with light hair. The setting is a roofed hall with metal roofing and exposed steel beams. There are seven visible people in total.2013-09-04A close photograph of an ornate silver filigree vessel set on a black background. The round silver piece has a lacy, layered floral design with a clear glass or crystal cup at its centre and a ring of small silver bead pendants hanging from its rim. No people are visible; the object is the sole subject, lit with a soft highlight on its polished surface.2011-01-25February 01 20172017-02-01