Photo of collection object Tipu Sultan
Unknown. Tipu Sultan, ca. 1790. Height: 27 cm Width: 21.5 cm. Given by Colonel T. G. Gayer-Anderson, CMG, DSO, and his twin brother Major R. G. Gayer-Anderson, Pasha., IS.266-1952. arr.

Tipu Sultan

ca. 1790

Unknown

SSEA

Portrait of Tipu Sultan (1749-99). The ruler of Mysore is wearing a bright green tunic with matching green turban, decorated with a jewelled turban ornament. He has three pearl necklaces each with a jewelled pendant, and a jewelled sash over his right shoulder, which holds a gold sword on his left hip and a large green and yellow striped patka, a sash or belt. Tipu Sultan rests against a red bolster; the background is blue.
Maker/Artist
Unknown
Classification
Painting
Locations
: Mysore
Dimensions
Height: 27 cm Width: 21.5 cm
Departments
SSEA
Accession Number
IS.266-1952
Credit Line
Given by Colonel T. G. Gayer-Anderson, CMG, DSO, and his twin brother Major R. G. Gayer-Anderson, Pasha.
Rights Statement
arr
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