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Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Sinhalese sword head c.1853-5

Albumen print | 23.0 x 17.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2369574

Sinhalese sword head

Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)

Sinhalese sword head c.1853-5

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Description

Photograph of an elaborately decorated Sinhalese kasthāné hilt featuring a lion's head at the top of the handle, and a small phoenix head on the left side of the hilt.

A photograph of this sword hilt by Francis Bedford exists in the Royal Collection (see RCIN 2906108).

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

23.0 x 17.9 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Side arms (weapons)
Swords
Places
Asia
Sri Lanka

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