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Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)

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The Maharajah is represented in contemporary Sikh ceremonial dress with royal regalia sitting upright on a life-size horse with replica saddle and bridle. The large pedestal is in a decorative dark granite inlaid on all four sides with detailed inscriptions in gold incorporating both British and Sikh symbolism. The Khanda emblem is represented on the horse's saddle and on all sides of the pedestal. The Centenary coat of arms is picked out in gold- red- blue and yellow.
Title

Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838–1893)

Date

1997–1998

Medium

bronze & granite

Measurements

H 200 x W 223 x D 66 cm

Accession number

IP24_RHT_S004

Work type

Equestrian

Owner

Norfolk County Council

Custodian

Norfolk County Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

29th June 1999

Access

at all times

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Located at

Butten Island, Riverside Walk, Thetford

IP24 3AX