Sikh Helmet
SMI 17: Sikh HelmetDate: Probably nineteenth centuryPrevious location: Lahore, Punjab.Location: The Royal Armouries, Leeds: Object number: XXVIA.35 A Sikh Helmet moulded into a shape resembling the Sikh turban. This is one of a small number of helmets, probably made in Lahore, with skulls or bowls shaped in the form of
Guru Nanak Avatars Sword
SMI 8: Guru Nanak Avatars SwordDate: C. 1820-1840.Original Location: Lahore, PakistanPresent Location: Sukhbinder Singh Paul Family Collection, UK. Nineteenth Century (Circa 1840-1850) Sword from Lahore featuring the Avatars of the Hindu deity-Vishnu and a cartouche panel of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Complete with its green velvet scabbard (mian). Constructed of
Guru Nanak Coin-Sikh Empire
SMI 7: Guru Nanak with Maharajah Ranjit Singh-Sikh Empire CoinDate: 1828 (VS 1885) Original Location: Lahore, Pakistan Issued in 1828 during the Sikh Empire period and during the rule of Maharajah Ranjit Singh. The image depicts Maharaja Ranjit Singh sitting (on his knees) in front of Guru Nanak (seated cross-legged)
Kalgi
SMI 4: Kalgi from the collection of Frederick Duleep SinghDate: 1800-1840Orginal Location: Sikh Empire, Lahore, PunjabPresent location: Private collection This Turban ornament comprising of green emeralds and the red rubies The gold grade is 24 carat. The original would have had a tassel to tie it around a turban. Worn
Panjangla
SMI 5: Panjangla belonging to Maharani Jindan KaurDate: 19th centuryOriginal Location: Sikh Empire, Lahore, PunjabPresent location: Private collection To be worn through two fingers and the braid to be wrapped around the hand. Item possibly came from jewel collection of Maharani Jindan Kaur and later in the possession of Princess
3D Relics of the Sikh Empire showcased at Princess Sophia Duleep Singh discussion
3D Relics of the Sikh Empire showcased at Princess Sophia Duleep Singh discussion In Leicester UK The fourth event where the Sikh Museum Initiative has been creating awareness around the importance of Sophia Duleep Singh The Anglo Sikh Museum will showcase a number of objects recreated in 3d. On Thursday