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Extremely rare cannon, 1790-91 (bronze) (see also 1109785)
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Extremely rare cannon, 1790-91 (bronze) (see also 1109785)
1109786 Extremely rare cannon, 1790-91 (bronze) (see also 1109785) by Pali, Ahmad (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cast at the royal foundry at Seringapatam, for Tipu Sultan, The Tiger of Mysore
Of tapering form with low astragals and fillets segmenting the progressive stages, that at the muzzle edged with leaves, cast with a series of raised cartouches each filled with an inscription, on the chase a pair of bubri-shaped cartouches including the founders name and the Mawludi date, on the second reinforce an elongated and a half ogival panel, one detailing the load and weight, the other giving Patan (Seringapatam) as the place of manufacture, and on the first reinforce, a talismanic device involving the letters H/Y/D/R for Haydar, the letters divided by bubri, struck with 19th Century British inscriptions ANO 10 2 PR, 9-0-19 (twice) and 2 PR on the first reinforce, the muzzle, trunnion ends and cascable button all finely cast as tigers heads, the latter also incorporating a ring for the elevating screw, and in unweathered condition with some early gold-painted finish (the cascable button dented). ); Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright
Media ID 23292882
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Artillery Rare Seringapatam Tiger Tipu Tiger Of Mysore
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This print showcases an extremely rare cannon from 1790-91, made of bronze and attributed to Pali Ahmad, an 18th-century artist. The cannon was cast at the prestigious royal foundry in Seringapatam for Tipu Sultan, famously known as "The Tiger of Mysore". The cannon's design is truly remarkable, featuring a tapering form with intricate details. Low astragals and fillets segment the progressive stages of the cannon, while leaves adorn the muzzle's edge. Raised cartouches filled with inscriptions add further elegance to its appearance. Notably, two bubri-shaped cartouches on the chase display the founder's name and date of manufacture according to Mawludi calendar. An elongated ogival panel on the second reinforce provides information about load and weight, while another panel indicates Patan (Seringapatam) as its place of origin. The first reinforce bears a talismanic device incorporating letters H/Y/D/R for Haydar. Finely cast tigers' heads embellish the muzzle, trunnion ends, and cascable button - this last one also serving as a ring for elevating screw. Despite some dents in the cascable button, this exceptional piece remains unweathered with traces of early gold-painted finish. Preserved in private collection today but immortalized through this photograph by Bridgeman Images courtesy eChristies Images; it serves as a testament to both artistic craftsmanship and historical significance associated with Tipu Sultan's reign during that era in India.
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