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Four perfume holders c. 1870 - 1875
Gold | 13.1 x 8.2 x 5.3 cm (average amongst members) | RCIN 11317
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Set of four gold perfume holders in the form of seated lions holding a projecting spout between their forelegs, with chain and stopper attached. Each lion has a curled tail, articulated tongue and hinged cover on top of its head. Perfume was offered within the Indian court to welcome visitors. This container is designed to store attar, a botanical perfume obtained from botanical sources.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Kharak Singh, Raja of Kapurthala.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gold
Measurements
13.1 x 8.2 x 5.3 cm (average amongst members)
Place of Production
Kapurthala [Punjab]
Featured in
ExhibitionSplendours of the Subcontinent: A Prince's Tour of India 1875-6: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Some of the finest treasures presented to the Prince of Wales during his tour of India