Photograph
Category
Photographs
Date
1903
Materials
ivory & paper & glass
Measurements
640 x 490 x 40 mm
Order this imageCollection
Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire (Accredited Museum)
On show at
Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire, Midlands, National Trust
NT 107838
Caption
'A South-Indian carved ivory frame, containing a portrait of Lord Curzon in robes as Grand Master of the Star of India, worn by him at Delhi, January, 1903'.
Summary
An ivory frame containing a photograph of Lord Curzon wearing the Star of India. The intricate design of the frame, has two pillars down either side of the photograph; they contain mythical creatures at the top and two Hindu attendants at the base. The top of the frame depicts the lion figure (Kirttimukha), a protective creature often used for decoration; from its mouth pour jewels. 'A South-Indian carved ivory frame, containing a portrait of Lord Curzon in robes as Grand Master of the Star of India, worn by him at Delhi, January, 1903'.
Provenance
Curzon Collection acquired by gift as part of the transfer of Kedleston Hall to The National Trust in 1986.
Exhibition history
The Treasure Houses of Britain, National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA, 1985 - 1986, no.580