Not on display

Spittoon

18th century (made)

Spittoon with poppy pattern, Bidar, c.1850-1880

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Inlaid with silver
Brief description
Domestic, bidri, Bidar, C18
Physical description
Spittoon with poppy pattern, Bidar, c.1850-1880
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.3cm
  • Diameter: 12.1cm
Object history
Gifted by Mr. F.S.Fletcher in 1976
Bibliographic reference
Bidri ware : inlaid metalwork from India / Susan Stronge. [London]: Victoria & Albert Museum Commissions, 1985 Number: 090520963X : p.73
Collection
Accession number
IS.40-1976

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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