Home / Collection / Exhibitions / Splendours... / New... / The... / Exchanging... / Cup,... / 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 Cup, cover and saucer RCIN 11424Covered cups were used in court to store solid perfume but were later adapted with a handle to resemble European cups and saucers.PreviousNextPreviousNext