Cuirass and helmet (peti) Indian made in Mysore, late 18th century from the arsenal of Tipu Sultan.

Dimensions:

Circumference of the hat 820 mm
Length of the neck flap 325 mm
Length of the peti 840 mm
Depth 220 mm

Weights:

Helmet is 1.35 kg
Peti is 1.4kg

• Tipu Sultan was ruler of the Southern Indian state of Mysore from 1782 -99.
• He was known as the ‘Tiger of Mysore’.
• An ally of France, he was killed at the siege of Seringapatam fighting against the British forces of the East India Company.
• The commander of the British was Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington.
• The helmet (peti) and cuirass are covered in red velvet and embroidered with gold thread.