An important gem-set gold Finial in the form of a Tiger's Head from the throne of Tipu Sultan (1750-99), Mysore (Seringapatam), made between 1787-93. photo courtesy Bonhams A second gem-encrusted gold finial from the octagonal golden throne of Tipu Sultan,...

An Edwardian mounted rhinoceros horn, circa 1910, mounted by Rowland Ward, London. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 The shield-shaped backplate with paper label to reverse 'ROWLAND WARD, LIMITED/NATURALISTS/THE JUNGLE, 167 PICCADILLY, LONDON W1'. The...

Maharaja Sir Sri Krishnaraja Wodiyar IV Bahadur of Mysore, 1906 K Keshavayya ©V&A Images LONDON.- The V&A’s autumn exhibition, Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts , will be the first to comprehensively explore the world of the maharajas and...

An important gem-set gold Finial in the form of a Tiger's Head from the throne of Tipu Sultan (1750-99) Mysore (Seringapatam), made between 1787-93 A gem-encrusted gold finial from the octagonal golden throne of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, will...