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The Chelengk

Unknown artist, 1798

A plume of triumph made of diamonds arranged in a rose, a knot and sprays worn by the Sultan of Turkey and presented by him to Nelson in 1798 in honour of his victory at the Nile. Stolen from the collection in 1951.

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Title of artwork, date

The Chelengk, 1798

Date supported

1929

Medium and material

Diamonds

Gifted by

Lady Barclay

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