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Tent of Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore

Later Moghul, 1725–1750

The tent is made from four separate sections. In contrast to the plain-coloured fabric of the exterior, the interior is highly decorative, consisting of panels with repeated acanthus-cusped niches, with vases of symmetrical flower heads and stems.

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Title of artwork, date

Tent of Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore, 1725–1750

Date supported

1999

Medium and material

Chintz

Grant

70000

Total cost

250000

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