Treasury of the World
Jewelled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals
$69.05
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
13 July 2001
Summary
Jewelry as an art form in Mughal India has probably never been surpassed by any other civilization. This presentation includes over 300 specially taken photographs - the great majority illustrating objects never previously published.
The pieces range from rings, necklaces and other body ornaments to astonishingly detailed jewelled work on objects as diverse as boxes, flasks, bowls and daggers. They are presented and analysed in themes that include stone settings, precious metal inlay …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500976081 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0500976082 |
| Author: | Manuel Keene |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 13 July 2001 |
| Weight: | 780g |
| Dimensions: | 276mm x 219mm |
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‘A visual feast of almost unbelievable richness’ - Antiques Diary‘This stunning publication comes highly recommended’ - Antiques Magazine
About The Author
Manuel Keene
Manuel Keene is Curator of the al-Sabah Collection in Kuwait.
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