A late 19^th century Anglo – Indian silver milk jug, Madras dated 1893

Raj period. Of rounded circular form with a ‘sparrow beak’ spout opposite a plain loop handle. The body with embossed decoration in the swami style, of various deities within architraves against a textured ground, all above a band of stylised acanthus leaves. Engraved underneath Pudukata Silver Office 1893. Gilt interior.

Length – 15.5 cm / 6.1 inches

Weight – 295 grams / 9.48 ozt

Pudukkottai is the administrative headquarters of Pudukkottai District in the modern day Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a large city located on the banks of the Vellar River.