Cosmetic box 1870-75
Gold, enamel, diamonds and mirror glass | 3.0 x 8.3 x 6.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 11507
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A gold octagonal box enamelled with hunting scenes and openwork pattern of flowers. The hinged lid is further embellished with inlaid diamonds arranged to represent flowers. The base of the box is enamelled with red flowers on a white ground and opens like a lid, disclosing a bevel-edged mirror surrounded by an enamelled gold border. Hunting, or shikare, was a popular Indian court entertainment and often inspired imagery used to decorate courtly objects such as this box.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Ram Singh II, Maharaja of Jaipur.
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Creator(s)
(nationality)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gold, enamel, diamonds and mirror glass
Measurements
3.0 x 8.3 x 6.4 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Alternative title(s)
Gold box
Place of Production
Jaipur [Rajasthan]