Bejewelled Treasures : The Al Thani Collection

21 Nov 2015-10 Apr 2016

Overview

Bejewelled Treasures: The Al Thani Collection will present around 100 spectacular objects from or inspired by the jewellery traditions of the Indian subcontinent, drawn from a single private collection. It will showcase magnificent precious stones of the kind collected by Mughal Emperors in the 17th century and exquisite objects used in royal ceremonies. It will reveal the influence of India on jewellery made by leading European houses in the early 20th century and display contemporary pieces with an Indian theme made by modern masters. Part of the V&A India Festival