Throwing quoits 1870-75

Steel and gold | 0.4 x 23.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 11396

Description

A pair of circular steel throwing quoits (rings), or chukra, sharpened on the outer edge and overlaid in gold with chevron and lozenge motifs. Quoits are associated with Sikh armed fighters known as Akalis or Nihangs, and were worn on a tall conical turban called bunga dastar.

Provenance

Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76. The donor of this gift is not recorded however it was most probably presented to the Prince during his stay in Lahore from 18–24 January 1876.
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Steel and gold

steel, gold

damascened

Measurements

0.4 x 23.7 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Arms and Armour
Object type(s)
weapons
projectile weapons
quoits (weapons)
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative motifs
Chevron pattern
Lozenges (as decorative motifs)
Decorative techniques & surface decoration
Scalloped
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Sikhs
Places

Place of Production

Lahore [Punjab]

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