Treasures from India: Jewels from the Al-Thani Collection
At The Met Fifth Avenue
October 28, 2014–January 25, 2015
This exhibition of some sixty jeweled objects from the private collection formed by Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Thani provides a glimpse into the evolving styles of the jeweled arts in India from the Mughal period until the present day, with emphasis on later exchanges with the West.
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The exhibition is made possible by Cartier.
Presents sixty opulent works and discusses their significance as expressions of evolving Indian culture and artistry.
Finial from the throne of Tipu Sultan, ca. 1790. South India, Mysore. Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds; lac core. The Al-Thani Collection. © Servette Overseas Limited 2013. All rights reserved.
