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November 21 20132013-11-21April 28 20182018-04-28Close-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.2011-01-25January 15 20162016-01-15December 23 20162016-12-23September 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.2016-12-23A photograph of two ritual objects laid on a white cloth. On the left is a small brass umbrella-shaped item with a finial on top, a scalloped rim and a long slender stem. On the right is a round polished silver-toned plate with a scalloped edge, decorative incised rays, and a curved handle with a small ornamental top. No people are visible.2007-08-26A photograph of a silver ceremonial umbrella (chhatra) held aloft by a raised arm of a person whose wrist wears several strands of rudraksha beads and a thin bangle. The umbrella has a finely embossed dome edged with a fringe of small silver bells and a pointed finial on top. Behind it, a sparkling sequined and embroidered textile with a blue border and a richly decorated deity murti adorned with silver ornaments and flower garlands fill the frame, with green banana leaves in the background. Only the raised arm is visible, so the person holding the umbrella is not shown.2016-12-19A photograph of an ornate ceremonial parasol, or chhatra, on a wooden pole with a gold finial, standing outdoors. The cream-yellow canopy has a gold-patterned fabric, with a scalloped edge of red, green and multicoloured woven trim and yellow tassels. Silver ritual implements, including a small axe-like weapon and a trident, stand in the foreground. Behind are a sandy mound, a blue metal railing, an orange pillar and a building with a palm tree. No people are visible.2014-03-18