Indian Jewelry: The V & A Collection
London: V & A Publishing, 2008. Hardcover. Brown paper wraps with gold gilt lettering on spine, black and white dust jacket with color illustration and brown lettering, 128 pp., illustrations throughout, mostly in color. VG+/VG (minor shelf wear and small stain on front of dustjacket, all pages clear and intact). Item #181137
ISBN: 9781851774838
"Indian courtly jewellery is among the most sumptuous and finely wrought in the world, while the subcontinent's folk jewellery abounds in stunningly bold and powerful designs. The wide availability of gemstones, the centuries-old traditions of craftsmanship and the customs of a culture steeped in religion and symbolism all make for a wealth of adornment, to completment the rich textiles and bright colors of Indian dress. The Victoria & Albert Museum's collection is unparalleled in its size and range, comprising over 4,000 pieces and, owing largely to the scale of collecting in the second half of the nineteenth century, it is uniquely positioned to illustrate the remarkable diversity of materials used to Indian jewellery and the distinctive skills of its makers. It also serves as an important historical record, including examples of pieces made in accordance with traditions long since lost." - dust jacket description.
OCLC: 177002248
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