The Panmure ewer and basin will go on permanent display from Wednesday at the museum in Edinburgh.
An extremely rare silver-gilt ewer and basin from the 16th century will go on display at the National Museum of Scotland after they were acquired for the nation under the Acceptance in Lieu scheme.
In 1967 the Panmure ewer and basin were exhibited in Treasures from Scottish Houses: European Decorative Arts, in what was then the Royal Scottish Museum. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
The ritual of washing hands with scented rosewater at a banquet was widely practised by royalty and aristocrats in the 16th century.
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