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Friday, April 26, 2024


Exhibition Public - Europe & Africa

Bejewelled Treasures: The Al Thani Collection

Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road,
London, United Kingdom
Nov 21, 2015 To Mar 28, 2016


Detail: This exhibition 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.

Phone No.: +44 (0)20 7942 2000
Contact Email: [email protected]
Site URL: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/exhibition-bejewelled-treasures-the-al-thani-collection/



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