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A selection of the Princes gifts, 1876
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A selection of the Princes gifts, 1876
A selection of the presents made to the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) during his Royal Progress through India in 1875-6. They have been arranged in the India Museum, South Kensington. The collection was opened to the public and visited by nearly 30, 000 persons within a week. Objects illustrated include a copper lotah, inlaid with silver; a gold surahi; gold-mounted antelope horns; khus-khus grass water bottle; hookah; filigree atardan; scent-holder in silver box; candelabrum; inkstand; gold vase; silver casket; silver surahi.
1876
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This photograph, taken in 1876, showcases a selection of the precious and valuable gifts presented to the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, during his Royal Progress through India in 1875-76. The collection, now on display at the India Museum in South Kensington, London, was opened to the public and attracted an astonishing 30,000 visitors within a week. The image reveals a dazzling array of Indian objects, each one a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. Among the treasures on display, a copper lotah, intricately inlaid with silver, catches the eye with its elegant design. A gold surahi, a traditional Indian water bottle, gleams in the light, while gold-mounted antelope horns and a khus-khus grass water bottle add a touch of the exotic. Other objects featured in the photograph include a hookah, a filigree atardan, a scent-holder in a silver box, a candelabrum, an inkstand, a gold vase, and a silver casket. Each item, a unique work of art, reflects the skill and craftsmanship of the Indian artisans. The Prince's Royal Progress through India was a significant event in the history of Anglo-Indian relations, and the gifts presented to the Prince served as a symbol of the warmth and hospitality extended to him by the Indian people. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural exchange that took place during this historic journey, and serves as a reminder of the enduring connection between India and the United Kingdom.
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