An enamelled gold diamond and pearl perfume holder by Indian enameler Hira Singh 1875. The tray is decorated with eight oval medallions containing hunting scenes, floral patterns and depictions of two famous palaces in Jaipur – the Chandra Mahal and Amber Fort. [602×500]

Formed of a circular tray with a green and red enamelled gold lotus flower in the centre that opens to reveal a yellow and red cup and cover when pressure is applied to the rod beneath the tray. The tray has an openwork border of green enamelled acanthus leaves decorated with pendant red enamel leaf shaped ornaments and pearls. The lotus flower in the centre is inlaid with diamonds arranged to represent flowers. The feet of the tray are in the form of yali, elephant-like animals often depicted in Hindu temple sculpture.

Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Ram Singh II, Maharaja of Jaipur. Currently on display in the King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

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