A gold perfume holder or attardan. The section to hold the perfume is bulbous with a bird surmounting the stopper with a ladle attached. The perfume holder stands on baluster-shaped pedestal chased with imbricated pattern with openwork of flowers and leaves. The pedestal itself rests on square tray with gold beads hanging off the edge and supported by four claw-feet. Perfume was offered during Indian court ceremonies to welcome visitors. This holder is part of a courtly set of eleven items that was presented to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales during his four-month tour of India. When the Prince returned from his lengthy tour, he organised for his gifts from India to be exhibited in various locations across Britain, and Paris and Copenhagen. This gold set was particularly commended for its design in reviews of the Prince's gifts.