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TitleCowasjee, A Singular Operation

Creator James Wales (Artist)‎, W. Nutter (Engraver)‎

DescriptionPortrait of Cowasjee by W. Nutter after James Wales, published in 1795. Cowasjee was a bullock driver for the British Army who was taken prisoner by Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore (c1750-1799) who cut off his nose. He was given a new nose by using wax template and a skin graft from his head. The interest in this case paved the way for rhinoplasty in Europe and America.

Production date 1795 - 1795

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