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Tipu's Tigers
"Tipu's Tiger is one of the Victoria and Albert Museum's most enduringly famous and fascinating objects. It was made for Tipu Sultan. the ruler of Mysore, who was killed by the British in 1799 during the final onslaught on his island capital, Seringapatam. After the victory, his treasury was seized and its precious contents rapidly divided between the soldiers of the East India Company army. The spectacular wooden tiger survived, however. Discovered in the music room of the palace, it was shipped to the Company's new musuem in London in 1800." "This book tells the story of the tiger's travels from India to the V&A showing how it has inspired artists and authors, and frightened or entertained the public since its first appearance in England." --Book Jacket.
The Arts of the Sikh Kingdoms
Contributed research papers.
Painting for the Mughal Emperor
A unique blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles, Mughal painting reached its golden age during the reigns of the emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan in the 16th and 17th centuries. This gloriously illustrated book is the first to examine the Victoria and Albert Museum's remarkable collection of Mughal paintings, one of the finest in the world. Richly detailed battle scenes, scenes of court life, and lively depictions of the hunt were commissioned by the royal courts, along with a remarkable series of portraits, studies of wildlife, and decorative borders. The authoritative text contains much new research, and the beautifully reproduced color illustrations give this stunning volume wide appeal.
Bidri Ware
"Bidri ware is known only in India and takes its name from the city of Bidar in the Deccan. The V & A's collection, much of it illustrated here for the first time, is one of the richest in the world. It ranges from the finely decorated 17th century pieces, individually commissioned by wealthy patrons, to the plainer examples made for the mass market. The collection also provides a major source of documentation for the various 19th century centres, whose products had enormous popularity at the great international exhibitions from 1851 onwards, and were imported by Liberty's of Regent Street." - book jacket.
The Jewels of India
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Bejewelled: Treasures from the Al-Thani Collection
Published to accompany the exhibition "Bejewelled Treasures: The Al Thani Collection," held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, 21 November 2015 - 28 March 2016.
A Golden Treasury
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The Return of a King
In 1839 18,000 British troops marched into Afghanistan. Three years later, only one man emerged to tell the tale.. A towering history of the first Afghan war by bestselling historian William Dalrymple.
Arts of India, 1550-1900
Features information on Hindu Indian art, presented by Kamat's Potpourri. Provides access to articles, images of art works, and biographical sketches of Indian artists.
Arts of Mughal India
Robert Skelton, b. 1929, curator of Indian art at Victoria and Albert Museum; contributed articles.
