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Treasures from India: Jewels from the Al-Thani Collection by Courtney Ann Stewart, Navina Najat Haidar (Hardback, 2014)

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A stunning look at an internationally recognized collection of Indian jeweled artworks India's rich tradition of jeweled arts has produced extravagant and opulent creations that range from ornaments for every part of the body to ceremonial court objects such as boxes, daggers, and thrones. Starting with the Mughal rulers of India (1526-1858) and continuing to the present day, this artistic practice is characterized by an abundance of costly materials such as gold, ivory, jade, and precious stones of astounding size and quality, which artists have used to create unique and valuable works. Treasures from India presents 60 iconic works from the world-rewned Al-Thani collection, accompanied by a text that introduces readers to their significance within the history of Indian jeweled arts. Included are some of the earliest pieces created for the imperial Mughals in the 16th century, others made for Maharajahs of the 18th through 20th centuries, and later Indian-inspired works created by Cartier in the 20th century. These examples represent the range and scope of the finest expression of the jeweled arts in India, and stand among the highest expressions of Indian culture and artistry.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300208871
ISBN-13
9780300208870
eBay Product ID (ePID)
208951295

Product Key Features

Author
Courtney Ann Stewart, Navina Najat Haidar
Format
Cloth over Boards, Hardback
Language
English
Topic
Fine Arts / Art History
Genre
Fine Arts / Art History

Dimensions

Weight
771g
Height
254mm
Width
178mm

Additional Product Features

Place of Publication
New Haven
Spine
22mm
Series Title
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Content Note
137 Color + 18 B/w Illus.
Author Biography
Navina Najat Haidar is curator and administrator, and Courtney Ann Stewart is senior research assistant, both in the Department of Islamic Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Date of Publication
04/11/2014
Country of Publication
United States

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