Rose water sprinkler (Gulab-jaldaani)

28.4926 b

Rose water sprinkler (Gulab-jaldaani)

28.4926 b

Description

Rosewater sprinkler or Gulab-Jaaldaani originated in Persia and have been used in the Indian subcontinent from the Mughal period (1526-1857) it was used for sprinkling rose water during the social customs and ritualistic ceremonies. For making these vessels different materials like gold ,silver, glass were used which were decorated according to the stature of the user.

School of Art Collection.

Collection

Indian Decorative Art

Object Type

Decorative Art

Material

Silver

Schools/Culture/Period

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Technique

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Date

19th Century CE

Location

Delhi

Dimension

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