http://collection.shangrilahawaii.org/internal/media/dispatcher/44101/fullEnameled Gold Peacock-Shaped Boat19th - 20th centuryOverall: 2 5/8 x 4 3/16 x 1 in. (6.7 x 10.6 x 2.5cm)Enameled goldCourtesy of the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art44.441This miniature enamelled-gold boat is a much smaller, 19th-20th century replica of the writing case in the shape of an Indian boat which was presented to Edward VII when he visited India as the Prince of Wales. That "original" writing case, which still remains in the Royal Collection Trust, represents the mastery of Jaipur enamel techniques. The miniature versions of the writing case that circulate in collections and at auction do not serve the same utilitarian function. However, Jaipur enamellers still chose to incorporate a lockable compartment beneath the canopy at this boat’s center.Metalwork10.60000000006.70000000002.50000000001647384867