A Golden Treasury: Jewellery from the Indian Subcontinent
The Indian fascination with gold has a history
stretching back to the Indus Valley civilisation and can sometimes assume almost mystic proportions; despite this, surprisingly little has been written about it. This book examines a wide range of gold ornaments dating from the second century BC to the present day, and includes coins as well as objets d'art. It also discusses the various historical and stylistic influences on gold-crafting and the many in the Indian subcontinent. All the pieces, many of which have never been exhibited before, are illustrated in colour.
Inb. med skyddsomslag. Victoria and Albert museum, 1988, 142 sid. Engelsk text. Mycket gott skick
