Home / Collection / Exhibitions / Splendours... / New... / The... / Craftsmanship... / Antimony... / Splendours of the Subcontinent: A Prince's Tour of India 1875-6: New Walk Museum and Art Gallery [Leicester]This exhibition is in the past. View our current exhibitions.The ExhibitionShort filmsThe Peacock BargeMilitary figuresBackThe ExhibitionCourts of the SubcontinentExchanging giftsCraftsmanship of the SubcontinentHighlights of the tourEnamellingMetalworkWoodworkingArms and armourJewellerySignificanceBackCraftsmanship of the SubcontinentINDIAN Antimony holder RCIN 11231The body of this articulated fish is made from silver rings with individually engraved scales. The rod would have been used to apply the kohl contained inside the body of the fish.PreviousNextPreviousNext