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18th century-19th century (made)

Animal trappings, leather, Rajasthan, C18-19

Object details

Categories
Transport
Arms & Armour
Animals and Wildlife
Equestrian Equipment
Object type
Headstall
Materials and techniques
velvert, layers of linen and paper, gilded brass, silk.
Brief description
Animal trappings, leather, Rajasthan, C18-19
Dimensions
  • Height: 540mm (Note: Measurements taken from Maharajas touring exhibition loan file)
  • Width: 350mm (Note: Measurements taken from Maharajas touring exhibition loan file)
  • Depth: 240mm (Note: Measurements taken from Maharajas touring exhibition loan file)
  • Height: 150mm (of plume feather)
  • Diameter: 150mm (of plume feather)
Bibliographic reference
Jackson, Anna and Ji Wei (eds.) with Rosemary Crill, Ainsley M. Cameron and Nicholas Barnard, compiled by the Palace Museum, translated by Yuan Hong, Qi Yue and Liu Ran. The Splendour of India' Royal Courts : Collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Beijing: the Forbidden City Publishing House, 2013. Text in English and Chinese. ISBN 9787513403917. pps 170-71
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number
IS.16-1991

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
Record URL
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