Mughal to Maharaja: Gems of the Al Thani Collection

Description

Catalogue of the exhibition 'From the Great Mughals to the Maharajas: Jewels from the Al Thani Collection' (2017). Full cloth binding, 397 pages, 25.5x30 cm. Loose gatherings (to be tightened). Delicate jades, spectacular gemstones, opulent parures set with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls, jewel-encrusted daggers, gold-engraved tableware and everyday objects adorned with precious stones and colored enamels. Five centuries of jewelry art from India, blending exuberance, opulence and refinement. A glimpse into the splendor of Mughal courts and the grandeur of Maharajas, where East and West, tradition and contemporary creation intertwine.