The New Indian Express

Tipu’s throne finial sold for £3,89,600

LONDON: A gem-encrusted gold finial from the octagonal golden throne of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, has been auctioned for 3,89,600 pounds, auctioneers Bonhams has said. A spokeswoman for ...
Indiatimes

Tipu Sultan's throne finial auctioned for 3,89,600 pounds

A gem-encrusted gold finial from the octagonal golden throne of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, has been auctioned for 3,89,600 pounds, auctioneers Bonhams has said. LONDON: A gem-encrusted gold ...
The New Indian Express

Tipu's throne finial sold for 389,600 pounds

LONDON: A gem-encrusted gold finial from the octagonal golden throne of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, eighteenth century item was bought by an unidentified private collector. There were only two ...
The Art Newspaper

UK puts temporary export ban on Tipu Sultan tiger's head—but commentators claim it was looted in the 18th century

The UK government’s decision to place a temporary export bar on a tiger’s head finial from the throne of Tipu Sultan has been criticised by some heritage commentators who claim the ornament was looted ...