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Perfume holders c. 1870 - 1875
Gold | 12.7 x 8.5 x 4.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 11318
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A pair of gold perfume holders in the form of stylised lions with chased curly manes. The holders have spouts held in between the paws of the lions and attached with chains. The lions are seated on octagonal stems that springs from a flat foot. A hinged cover, where the perfume would be poured into the holder, is on top of the lion's head.
Perfume holders such as this example were designed to store natural perfumes known as attar. Perfumes were offered within the Indian court to welcome visitors.Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76. Probably presented by Kharak Singh, Maharaja of Kapurthala (see RCIN 11317).
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gold
Measurements
12.7 x 8.5 x 4.6 cm (whole object)
Place of Production
Kapurthala [Punjab]