Treasures of the Mughals and the Maharajas: The Al Thani Collection, Hardcover,2018

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Author : Amin Jaffer
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skira Editore (1 January 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8857235947
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788857235943
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ United Kingdom

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Published on the occasion of the extraordinary exhibition in Venice, the book allows readers to immerse themselves in the jewellery traditions of the Indian subcontinent, from the Mughal period to the modern day, installed within an evocative and ethereal setting. The Al Thani Collection, together with major works on loan from prestigious institutions and private collections. Famous historic Indian diamonds, spectacular precious objects and legendary pieces of jewellery are brought together to represent the evolution of taste and technique in Indias jewelled arts over five centuries.