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Maharashtra govt, UK museum sign MOU for loan of Shivaji’s tiger claws
The exhibition will lend the claws for display across India in celebration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 350th coronation anniversary.
Credit: Tristam Hunt (left) and Sudhir Mungantiwar (right) holding the agreement folders. / Image: Twitter/@HCI_London
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maharashtra Government on October 3, 2023 for a three-year loan for the unique pair of Tiger Claws from the V&A's collection.
The Tiger Claws, dating back to the 17th century, have long fascinated scholars due to its extraordinary history relating to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who is said to have used them in his historic battle and victory over Afzal Khan in 1659.
The claws will journey to various locations across India, playing a significant role in events planned to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation next year.
Credit: The Tiger Claws and the leather case; Image - V & A Museum
“It was an honour to host the delegation today as we work together to establish this historic partnership between the V&A, the Government of Maharashtra and our colleagues in the CSMVS museum - which will enable this unique object to be enjoyed as part of celebrations in India next year,” Dr Tristram Hunt, director of the V&A said in a statement.
“Given their fascinating heritage, I hope that the displays across Maharashtra and the accompanying events will help support new research into the Tiger Claws’ history and provenance. We look forward to working with colleagues to finalise plans in the months ahead,” he added.
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