Home / Collection / Exhibitions / Splendours... / Bradford... / The... / Courts... / Chotta / Splendours of the Subcontinent: A Prince's Tour of India 1875-6: Bradford Art Galleries & Museums, Cartwright Hall [Bradford]This exhibition is in the past. View our current exhibitions.The ExhibitionBackThe ExhibitionCourts of the SubcontinentExchanging giftsCraftsmanship of the SubcontinentHighlights of the tourEnamellingMetalworkWoodworkingArms and armourJewellerySignificanceBackCraftsmanship of the SubcontinentINDIAN Pair of ceremonial staffs RCIN 11341Ceremonial staffs would be held by court officials as a symbol of authority, and often depicted tigers’ or lions’ heads.PreviousNextPreviousNext