Adeela Suleman
Honouring Tipu: Mahi Maratib battle standard, 2024
Brass dust, cast resin, oil and gold leaf
Head: 50.8 x 63.5 x 59.7 cm (20 x 25 x 23 1/2 in) each
With stand: 162 x 50 x 64 cm (63 3/4 x 19 3/4 x 25 ΒΌ) in each
(Sold as a pair)
With stand: 162 x 50 x 64 cm (63 3/4 x 19 3/4 x 25 ΒΌ) in each
(Sold as a pair)
Further images
The Mahi Maratib is noted as being the chief insignia awarded by the Mughal Emperor to give recognition to important allied rulers, those who could bring 6000 mounted soldiers with...
The Mahi Maratib is noted as being the chief insignia awarded by the Mughal Emperor to give recognition to important allied rulers, those who could bring 6000 mounted soldiers with them when they joined the emperor on campaign. It was carried in procession ahead of the ruler, flanked by two discs or spheres with which it was associated. The fish body behind the head is now invariably made of red cloth, streaming out behind.
Exhibitions
Exit the Tiger, Symbols of Valour in Tipu's India, Adeela Suleman, 2 - 25 October 2024, Grosvenor Gallery, London, No. 99
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