Half-length portrait of Tipu Sultan of Mysore (r.1782-99)

ca. 1860

Tipu Sultan is depicted in this oval miniature on ivory in a gilt metal frame wearing a turban set with a jewelled aigrette held in place by a string of large pearls. He has a necklace of large pearls, and wears a striped jama. His belt is of twisted fabric and has a gold-hilted sword tucked into it.