Palazzo
Ducale
The Al Thani Collection
Treasures of the Mughals and of the Maharajas
The Al Thani Collection
Treasures of the Mughals and of the Maharajas
In the ethereal backdrop of the Doge’s Palace, the exhibition Treasures of the Mughals and of the
Maharajas – The Al Thani Collection, until January 3, is an opportunity to
admire nearly 300 pieces from the precious collection assembled by His Highness
Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani,
a member of the Qatari Royal Family.
The exhibition is curated by Amin Jaffer
and Gian Carlo Calza under the scientific
direction of Gabriella Belli.
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- The Al Thani Collection – courtesy MUVE
Pendant
India - 1575-1625 c.
Pearl, gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, glass, enamel, lac
H 6.6 cm, W 5.2 cm, D 3 cm
India - 1575-1625 c.
Pearl, gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, glass, enamel, lac
H 6.6 cm, W 5.2 cm, D 3 cm
Dazzling gems, precious stones and
jewels brimming with centuries of history and legend, together with historic
and contemporary creations take us on a journey through five centuries of sheer
beauty and remarkable craftsmanship charting the glorious tradition of Indian jewelry: from the descendants of
Genghis Khan and Tamerlane to the great Maharajas, whose lavish jewelry
commissions in the 20th century produced stunning and innovative works from the
European jewelry houses.
Mariacristina Gribaudi, Mattia Berto and Francesca Pederoda
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The Nawanagar Ruby Necklace
Cartier - 1937
Platinum,
rubies, diamonds - H 20.5 cm, W 19.5 cm
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Rosewater Sprinkler
North India -1675–1725
Gold, rubies,
emeralds, pearls
H 25.5 cm,
diameter 10.3 cm Inscribed in Persian on the base: 64 tola 4 masha / 64 tola 2
masha
The Venice
exhibition is an incredible journey into the universe of Indian jewelry from
the 16th century to the present day. The route is marked by the milestones of
this art, which has never ceased to amaze and fascinate Western minds, arousing
their curiosity with images of jewel-bedecked royals and gods.
Cecilia Matteucci
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Daggers
Gaetano and Albertina
Marzotto
The Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace
India -1850–75
Gold, diamonds, emerald,
enamel - H 26 cm, W 19.6 cm
In India, jewelry is about more than
embellishment. Every gem has its own meaning that refers to a cosmic purpose,
or invokes a favorable horoscope. In popular culture, particular forms of jewelry
suggest the rank, caste, region of birth, marital status or wealth of the
wearer. Precious metals and gemstones have also been used in the adornment of
courtly rooms, as well as in ceremonial dresses, weapons and furnishings.
Set of Cutlery
India or Sri Lanka - XVI-XVII centuries
Rock crystal, gold, rubies,
sapphires
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The Shah Jahan Dagger
North India - Hilt 1620–25. Blade 1629–36
Hilt: jade. Blade: watered
steel - H 29.7 cm, hilt H 11.1 cm, - head W 2.4 cm –
Inscribed in Persian: Second
Lord of the Auspicious Conjunction 2 or 9
Alessandro and Alessandra Zoppi, Roberto de Feo, Cristiano Ragazzoni and Josefina Alzetta
Necklace
India 1800-1850
Modern stringing – gold,
diamonds, pearls, enamel
Turban Ornament
Hyderabad (?) – 1900 c.
Modern stringing – gold,
emeralds, diamonds
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Turban Ornament
India - c. 1900
Clip, Cartier, Paris, 2012
Gold, silver, emerald,
diamonds, pearl H 11.7 cm, W 12.8 cm
Rosella and Marino
Zorzi, Liliana and Cesare Rimini
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The Arcot II
India – 1760 c.
Modified 1959 and 2011 -
Diamond - Grade D - internally flawless H 2.6 cm, W 1.6 cm, D 0.6 cm weight
17.21 ct
