, mysore rocket man by british artist robert home. Indian soldier of tipu sultan's army is shown lifting a rocket from ground, holding its head-end by one hand and lighting the fuse by another. The traditional costume of tipu's infantry generally consists of a 'tyger jacket', a long purple woollen shirt with white diamond formed spots on it. On his head the soldier wears a red and white muslin turban, matching the red sash around his waist. Beneath his white trousers, his legs and feet are bare. Artist: home, robert, born 1752 - died 1834 (artist)
height: 10. 2 cm, width: 15. 8 cm. Date: late 18th century (made).
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