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British India Two Annas

British India - Colonial coinage, East India Company silver two annas, 1841 Diameter 14mm This coin is from the reign of Queen Victoria.

Brooch

A Circular metal mesh brooch, from India, with a central hole and pin fastening at the back.

Cape

A semi circular shaped Indian cape made from a blue fabric with white floral embroidery and fringe.

Cheroot

A Cheroot, from Rangoon, India, which is a long cigar rolled in papyrus, with a red foil band.

Cloth

Folded purple fabric, from India, with a painted floral design in green. The paint has caused the cloth to stick together.

Cloth

An Indian cloth, from Allahabad, which is possibly a curtain. The cloth is a folded piece of red fabric which is painted with flowers.

Cooking Pot

An India Chatti, or cooking utensil. It is a large brown bowl with a rounded base and the sides flattened close to the rim. There are two small loops for a strap to suspend the bowl across a fire.

Corkscrew

It is thought that this small portable corkscrew once belonged to Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Earl of Moira (1754-1826). The Earl of Moira was an impressive military officer during the American War of Independence ...

Dagger

This double curved dagger is from India. It has a brass sheath that is decorated with red fabric panels. The metal strap on the handle fits across the back of the hand.

Dagger

An Indian dagger in the shape of two antelope horns with a small metal shield for the wrist. One horn has a metal end made from a pressed metal circular disc. At the other end is a pointed metal barb ...

Dish

This dish is an example of Benares ware from India. It is made of bronze and decorated with engraved foliage and a llama. Benares is a sacred Hindu city on the banks of the River Ganga.

Doll

This is a doll of an Indian woman carring a child. It is made of stuffed and sewn fabric, with brass earrings. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery ...

Doll

This is a doll of a Bombay policeman. It is made of stuffed and sewn fabric, and is wearing a linen costume. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery ...

Doll

This is a doll of a Goanese waiter. It is made of stuffed and sewn fabric. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum.

Doll

A 'Marawadi' Indian doll made of wood and fabric. The doll is wearing a yellow and green sari and a green and pink scarf.

Earring

One of a pair of earrings, from India, made from a large metal hoop, from which small hoops suspend pearls and red and green stones.

Earring

One of a pair of earrings, from India, made from a large metal hoop, from which small hoops suspend pearls and red and green stones.

Figure

One of a collection of figures illustrating nineteenth century Indian costumes and trades. This figure is a Moonshee, and depicts a person wearing white clothing with a green hat and carrying a green ...