New Delhi: Princely artefacts from Mughal era in India, featuring over 400 jewelled works -from ornate necklaces to ceremonial swords - sourced from a private collection in Kuwait is currently on exhibit in Singapore.
"Treasury of the World: Jewelled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals," exhibits objects used by the Mughal emperors and his court including household items, jewellery and weapons.
Loaned from Kuwait`s National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, the exhibition currently being hosted by Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) in Singapore will go on for the next four months and end on June 27, 2010. "It is a stunning showcase of the techniques and finesse of Indian jewelled arts, and it also gives insight into an important period in the history of the world.
The Mughals, known for monuments such as Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, were also one of the world`s richest and most powerful empires," Nicola Kuok, assistant curator, ACM said. A majestic 600 year old balas ruby inscribed with the names of its six imperial owners, a gold turban ornament set with emeralds and diamonds, and a dagger and scabbard encrusted with over 2,000 gemstones are among the exhibits. "The Mughal period is full of legend and history.
It is rich with anecdotes about these great emperors and their luxurious lifestyle. Through texts, we introduce visitors to what life was like in the Mughal courts the food they ate, their private pursuits and even what life was like for those who served in the palace," says Kuok.
PTI
First Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 14:29
