Mughal "Draco"- for Late Romans

[Caballo]

I passed this near Piccadilly today- a late 18th century Mughal "draco", made of gilt copper and cloth. It was apparently carried into battle on an elephant! Originally, it would have had a textile tail that would have been inflated by the wind. It still has a textile "tongue".Looks (to me) like a direct descendant of the Late Roman draco

Pics at http://www.asianartgallery.co.uk/featured/index.php

I have more info on it from the gallery - send me a pm with your email address if you would like more.

Not sure also whether this is the right section of the forum?

Cheers

Caballo

[Robert Vermaat]

Hi Paul,



That sure looks familiar!
Thanks!

[Caballo]

Doesn't it!
The tongue is made of stuffed linen as far as I could see- and quite a big piece too! PM sent with more info, including pics with textile "tail".

Cheers

Caballo

[Virilis]

Please guys! Don`t show this to Linda Malcor, I beg you :wink: !!!

[Robert Vermaat]

PM sent with more info, including pics with textile "tail".

???I did not receive any.....

[Robert Vermaat]

Hi Paul - info received, thanks!!!

[Caballo]

Feel free to post some of the other pics- don't have the technology in present location!