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photograph of current display in the Grand Vestibule
Grand Vestibule: The British Monarchy and the World

The Grand Vestibule at Windsor Castle reflects interaction between the monarchy and the wider world

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Perfume holder

1870-75

RCIN 11316

A gold cup, cover and saucer chased with lozenge panelling containing floral decoration. The lid has a bud finial in the form of a coniferous fruit. This vessel perhaps used to store traditional solid perfume called attar, which was used as part of courtly ceremonies to welcome visitors.

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