Miniature urn
Category
Silver
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cornelian, Onyx, Silver, Turquoise
Measurements
84 x 62 mm; 74.1 g (Weight)
Place of origin
India
Order this imageCollection
Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1340021
Summary
Miniature urn - Indian silver filigree object tapering onyx body with silver base and finial and handles either side. Inset with pieces of turquoise and one piece of cornelian. Small silver beads all over to represent pearls. Lid lifts to reveal silver cavity.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.