Turban shell depicting SS Great Britain and Omar Pasha, the Ottoman Commander in Chief
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Object number2015.03264
TitleTurban shell depicting SS Great Britain and Omar Pasha, the Ottoman Commander in Chief
DescriptionEngraved turban shell depicting the SS Great Britain and Omar Pasha, the Ottoman Commander in Chief. Omar Pasha is depicted in profile and above the image is a description of him.
In 1855/56 the SS Great Britain was used as a troopship by the British government during the conflict in the Crimea. It is likely that Omar Pasha either travelled on the ship himself, or at the very least had some of his troops transported on the SS Great Britain, as she was one of the largest and fastest vessels available at the time.
Production date 1855 - 1856
Production periodCrimean War, 1853-1856
Object nameturban shell
Object categorydecorative art
Materialshell
Techniqueengraved
Dimensions
- height: 130 mm
width: 130 mm
length: 133 mm