Crystal Gallery

Crystal Gallery displays a collection of Oslers Crystals that were ordered by Maharana Sajjan Singh from the famous manufacturers F and C Osler Company, Birmingham, England. This 129 years old gallery is home to a collection of crystals that were sourced around 1877 AD. Located in Fateh Prakash Palace, the gallery was opened to the public in 1994.

Collections of the gallery include fountains, dresses, dining table, mirrored table tops and washing bowls. Sofa sets with hand rest and frames, jewel encrusted carpet, a four-poster bed with rich hangings, tables, throne like chairs and table fountains are among the prominent highlights of the gallery.

Royal perfume and honey bottles, trays and cups, plates and champagne glasses, candle stands and coasters, all made up of glass, showcase the minute glass cutting skill.

The portraits of the former rulers of Udaipur like Maharana Pratap and others, who fought bravely and frequently challenged Akbar, are hung in the Darbar Hall. Crystal dressing tables, chairs, crockery, table fountains and the regal beds are other items put on display in the gallery.

From time-to-time, the gallery hosts royal weddings, festivals, parties and meetings. A mosaic of peacocks and the paintings, which is unique in the world, can be seen in the Dilkhush Mahal (Palace of Joy), which lies next to the gallery. Corking mirror work adorns the Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace).

In the proximity of the gallery lies the Chini Mahal that showcases ornamental tiles. A collection of miniature paintings that portray royal processions, festivals and images of former Maharanas are housed in the Krishna Vilas. A garden with twin water tanks, the Barri Mahal (Garden Palace) is another attraction near the gallery.

Taxis, local buses and rickshaws can be availed for reaching the gallery.

Timing:   10 am - 1 pm and 3 – 8 pm (Daily)