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Precious Indian Weapons: and other Princely Accoutrements

Hardback

Main Details

Title Precious Indian Weapons: and other Princely Accoutrements
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Salam Kaoukji
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:504
Dimensions(mm): Height 276,Width 218
Category/GenreNon-graphic art forms
ISBN/Barcode 9780500970805
ClassificationsDewey:739.70745367
Audience
General
Illustrations with over 500 colour illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 1 June 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This spectacular collection of nearly 200 jewelled weapons and priceless accoutrements from the Indian subcontinent was assembled over many decades by Sheikh Nasser and Sheikha Hussah al-Sabah for The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait. Produced for aristocratic patrons who valued the arts, these richly decorated edged weapons and other princely objects bear witness to the legendary opulence and refinement of the Indian courts during the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Many incorporate decorative features originating in Central Asia, the Iranian world, China, and even Renaissance Europe, testifying to centuries of trade, travel and warfare. At the same time, these ornate and uniquely Indian weapons are masterpieces of a long and unparalleled tradition of artistic craftsmanship on the subcontinent, displaying distinctive techniques of gemstone setting, hardstone carving, enamelling and blade damascening.

Author Biography

Salam Kaoukji is curator and collection manager of The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, and an editor of Thames & Hudson's long-running series of the same name.

Reviews

'An accessible book of sound scholarship that serves as an excellent introduction to the topic of fine Indian arms for a non-specialist. ... Precious Indian Weapons has undoubtedly raised the bar for future publications and will be an important work for years to come' - Burlington Magazine