Finial from the Throne of Tipu Sultan
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.Artwork Details
- Title: Finial from the Throne of Tipu Sultan
- Date: ca. 1790
- Geography: Made in South India, Mysore
- Medium: Gold; inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds; lac core
- Dimensions: W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
H. 2 3/4 in. (6.8 cm)
D. 2 1/4 in. (5.5 cm) - Classification: Gold
- Credit Line: The Al-Thani Collection
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art