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Tipu’s Tigers
Langbeschreibung
Tipu's Tiger is one of the V&A's most enduringly famous and fascinating objects. Commissioned in the 1790s by Tipu Sultan of Mysore, India, this extraordinary wooden automaton of a tiger devouring a British soldier was a symbol of the Sultan's authority and a reflection of his opposition to the British. After Tipu was killed in 1799, the tiger, which houses pipes that simulate its roar and the shrieks of its victim, was shipped to London, where it has inspired artists and writers, frightened children, and entertained the public ever since. This new book tells the story of the Tiger, and also illustrates and discusses some of the most splendid of Tipu Sultan's other treasures - his throne, textiles and spectacular weapons, all decorated with the ruler's iconic tiger forms and patterns.Tipu's Tiger is a perennial favorite of visitors to the V&A
Susan Stronge is Senior Curator in the Asian Department of the V&A. Her many previous publications include BidriWare, The Arts of the Sikh Kingdoms, andPainting for the Mughal Emperor.
ISBN-13:
9781851775750
Veröffentl:
2009
Erscheinungsdatum:
01.11.2009
Seiten:
96
Autor:
Susan Stronge
Gewicht:
612 g
Format:
244x211x18 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
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