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V&A opens first major exhibition celebrating the 'Golden Age' of the Mughal Court

LONDON .- The V&A opened The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence, the first major exhibition to present the monumental artistic achievements of the ‘Golden Age’ of the Mughal court (c. 1560-1660). This landmark exhibition celebrates the extraordinary...

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Tags: Islamic art, dagger, Agra, The Al Thani Collection, Wine cup of Emperor Jahangir, Sa'da Gilani, tankard, mashrabeh, Ulugh Beg, Samarkand, Mughal India, Hamza-Nama, Ceremonial spoon, Mughal empire, Fall-front cabinet, Gujarat, Bejewelled dagger and scabbard, The al-Sabah Collection, Wine cup made for the Emperor Shah Jahan, Man's hunting coat, Mansur, Bichitr, Shah Jahan, Jahangir, Muhammad 'Abed, Harif, Inlaid marble balustrades, Inscribed royal spinel, Sa'ida, Colombian Emerald pendant bead

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19 août 2023

'Eternal Medium: Seeing the World in Stone' at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Los Angeles, CA — The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) presents Eternal Medium: Seeing the World in Stone, an exhibition that focuses on the role of the imagination in perceiving images in the natural markings of stones. The product of a collaboration...

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Tags: Dresden, Emperor Aurangzeb, dagger, Mughal Empire, Ben Gaskell, Snuffbox in the shape of a dog

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9 janvier 2020

Extremely rare gold coins of the Mughal Emperor to be offered at Spink USA

NEW YORK, NY .- Two rare gold coins of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir are on offer at the NY INC coin fair, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on 19th January. Lot 264 is a Mohur depicting an image of Taurus the Bull, struck at Agra mint (estimate $80,000-100,000)....

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Tags: India, Mughal Empire, Nur al-Din Muhammad Jahangir

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6 avril 2018

Un oiseau merveilleux

Mansur, T urkey cock, Mughal Empire, ca. 1612. Opaque watercolour and gold on paper. Bequeathed by Lady Wantage, IM.135-1921. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2017. Sur le marché, un camelot propose pour deux pièces d’argent un oiseau aux merveilleuses...

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Tags: Mansur, Mughal Empire, Nasr Eddin Hodja, Turkey cock

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9 mai 2016

Mirror in the Form of a Leaf, India, Mughal empire, circa 1675-1700

Mirror in the Form of a Leaf, India, Mughal empire, circa 1675-1700. Light green nephrite jade; rock crystal with traces of gilding. Jade: 6 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 1/8 in. (16.51 x 9.21 x .32 cm). From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates...

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Tags: India, rock crystal, Mughal Empire, circa 1675-1700, 1, Mirror in the Form of a Leaf, Light green nephrite jade

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9 mai 2016

Opium Spoon, India, Mughal empire, circa 1675-1725

Opium Spoon, India, Mughal empire, circa 1675-1725. White nephrite jade, 4 1/4 x 1 x 1/4 in. (10.8 x 2.54 x 0.64 cm). Gift of Catherine Glynn Benkaim (M.2006.167.1) © LACMA

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Tags: India, Mughal Empire, Opium Spoon, circa 1675-1725

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25 novembre 2015

"Bejewelled Treasures: The Al Thani Collection" on view at the Victoria & Albert Museum

LONDON .- The earliest known example of Mughal jade; spectacularly large spinels inscribed with the names of emperors from the Mughal treasuries; a jewelled gold tiger’s head finial from the throne of the famed Tipu Sultan of Mysore and a dazzling brooch...

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Tags: India, Cartier, Paris, Hyderabad, South India, 1922, Mughal Empire, 'Arcot II’ diamond, 1760 modified 1959 and 2011, The Al Thani Collection, Ceremonial sword with jewelled gold hilt, c. 1880-1900, Dagger with jade hilt, c. 1629-36

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25 août 2015

"Exquisite Beauty, Islamic jades" at National Palace Museum of Taipei, Taiwan

Although Muslim cultures settled expansively in the past, areas where Islamic jades have been recovered are relatively few and far between. The Kunlun mountains in eastern Central Asia are the most significant source of nephrite jade; not only providing...

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Tags: Indian, Mughal Empire, Cup in the Shape of a Bottle Gourd, Central Asian, Flower Shaped Bowl and Two Leaf Shaped Handles, Jade Teapot, Jade Urn, Teapot with Handle, Jade Bowl with Two Handles and Lid, Jade Plate with Two Handles

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9 mars 2014

Kundan Jade Archer’s Ring, Mughal Empire, India, 17th Century

Kundan Jade Archer’s Ring, Mughal Empire, India, 17th Century. Photo courtesy Auctionata. A beautiful translucent jade ring with tendril decor. Pale green jade. Floral decor in kundan technique. Inlaid emeralds and spinels. Height: 4.2 cm. Ring size:...

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Tags: India, 17th century, Mughal Empire, Archer’s Ring, Kundan Jade

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9 mars 2014

White jade Qur’an box from the Mughal Empire, India, 18th Century

White jade Qur’an box from the Mughal Empire, India, 18th Century. Photo courtesy Auctionata. Miniature Qur’an box with finely works flower ornaments. Elegant carving. Fine polish and oily surface. Octagonal form. Floral decor. Diameter: 4 cm. Good state...

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Tags: India, white jade, 18th century, Mughal Empire, Qur’an box

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