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Tipu's Tiger

This tiger became a trophy. Made for Mysore’s ruler, Tipu’s Tiger is now at the V&A in London.

Tipu's Tiger

A handle operates the hidden organ and the soldier’s moving arm. This sculpture was built to make sound.

Tipu's Tiger

Tigers and stripes appeared across Tipu Sultan’s possessions. This object belonged to that larger language of power.

Tipu's Tiger

In 1799, after Tipu was killed, the tiger was shipped to London and displayed in the East India Company’s museum.

Tipu's Tiger

Its move to London is documented. The V&A account used here does not name the people who made it.

The tiger that became a trophy