Photo of collection object Half-length portrait of Tipu Sultan of Mysore (r.1782-99)
Unknown. Half-length portrait of Tipu Sultan of Mysore (r.1782-99), ca. 1860. Length: 9.5 cm Width: 7.5 cm. Given by S. K. Mainburheim, 646-1870. arr.

Half-length portrait of Tipu Sultan of Mysore (r.1782-99)

ca. 1860

Unknown

SSEA

Tipu Sultan is depicted in this oval miniature on ivory in a gilt metal frame wearing a turban set with a jewelled aigrette held in place by a string of large pearls. He has a necklace of large pearls, and wears a striped jama. His belt is of twisted fabric and has a gold-hilted sword tucked into it.
Original Source
Maker/Artist
Unknown
Classification
Painting
Medium
ivory, water colour, painted
Locations
city: Delhi
Dimensions
Length: 9.5 cm Width: 7.5 cm
Departments
SSEA
Accession Number
646-1870
Credit Line
Given by S. K. Mainburheim
Rights Statement
arr
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