Wednesday, October 04, 2017

Venice: Palazzo Ducale - The Al Thani Collection Treasures of the Mughals and of the Maharajas



Palazzo Ducale
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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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
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









 

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