The Death of Munrow ca. 1820-30 British, Staffordshire This figure group records a specific historic event in which Hugh Munro, a British soldier, was killed by a tiger in India in 1791. Its composition was inspired by an almost life-size wooden sculpture depicting a tiger killing a European that was owned by Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore in India. Tipus sculpture was seized by the British army in 1799 and brought to London, where it was put on public display. Its great popularity inspired the creation of the Staffordshire figure group. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #416. Empire-Building in India Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. The Death of Munrow. British, Staffordshire. ca. 1820-30. Lead-glazed earthenware with enamel decoration. Ceramics-Pottery

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The Death of Munrow ca. 1820-30 British, Staffordshire This figure group records a specific historic event in which Hugh Munro, a British soldier, was killed by a tiger in India in 1791. Its composition was inspired by an almost life-size wooden sculpture depicting a tiger killing a European that was owned by Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore in India. Tipus sculpture was seized by the British army in 1799 and brought to London, where it was put on public display. Its great popularity inspired the creation of the Staffordshire figure group. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #416. Empire-Building in India Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. The Death of Munrow. British, Staffordshire. ca. 1820-30. Lead-glazed earthenware with enamel decoration. Ceramics-Pottery

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