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Splendours of the Subcontinent

The future Edward VII toured India in 1875-6 when Prince of Wales. A selection of gifts he was presented with is collected together here

KAPURTHALA, C.1870–5

Four perfume holders

c. 1870 - 1875

Gold | 13.1 x 8.2 x 5.3 cm (each) | RCIN 11317

The Prince of Wales met Kharak Singh (1850–77), Raja of Kapurthala, during the reception he held for the rulers of Punjab in Lahore on 18 January 1876. Here the Raja presented him with this set of four perfume holders, cast as seated lions with articulated tongues.

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