Container
Indian
Category
Silver
Date
1770 - 1830
Materials
silver gilt and glass
Measurements
38 mm (H); 70 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Lucknow
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180716.3
Summary
One of two containers for attar of roses, each with a lid and small spatula or spoon. A small covered bowl, the lids gilt, the body partly gilt and with applied silver foliate decoration set with green foiled glass. The gilt spatula/spoon with squared stem and with turned finial. Ensuite with other pieces of the same pan set. Stand with glass dome in store. Lucknow, late 18th/early 19th century. See 'Treasures from India' catalogue pg.74.
Provenance
Recorded in 1944 Inventory as ‘A 6½in engraved bowl pierced cover set with gems, an enamelled Indian cutter, 2, 2½in Indian gilt bowls spoons and covers, jewel decorations on stand with glass shade' in Tapestry Drawing Room (Blue Drawing Room). Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax and conveyed to National Trust ownership on 29th November 1963.
Makers and roles
Indian , maker