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Tray c. 1870 - 1875
Gold | 5.0 x 29.0 x 21.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 11419
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An oblong octagonal gold tray, with an openwork edge chased with quatrefoils and bands of chased floral decoration. Gold beads hang from the edge of the tray and the centre of the tray is chased with a panel of interlacing lozenge-shaped outlines filled with floral patterns. The tray is part of a courtly set of eleven items that was presented to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales during his four-month tour of India. When the Prince returned from his lengthy tour, he organised for his gifts from India to be exhibited in various locations across Britain, and Paris and Copenhagen. This gold set was particularly commended for its design in reviews of the Prince's gifts.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Chamarajendra Wadiyar X, Maharaja of Mysore.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gold
Measurements
5.0 x 29.0 x 21.6 cm (whole object)