{"product_id":"beyond-extravagance-2nd-edition","title":"Beyond Extravagance - 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAwakening a new understanding of the diverse tradition of Indian jewelry spanning four hundred years, the first edition of \u003cem\u003eBeyond Extravagance\u003c\/em\u003e in 2013 revealed for the first time the exceptional Al Thani Collection of the most important royal Indian jewels from the Mughal Empire to the British Raj to the twenty-first century. Exploring the centuries-long tradition of fine jewelry and art objects in India, to contemporary interpretations that continue to evolve today, this spectacular volume has been expanded and updated to highlight over 400 items in this magnificent collection. Key pieces include the carved jade wine cup of Emperor Jahangir, the Shah Jahan Dagger; inscribed imperial spinels belonging to emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan; the Arcot II diamond and the Taj Mahal Emerald; and a ruby and pearl choker made by Cartier for the Maharaja of Patiala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresenting a journey through the history of Indian jeweled objects, this splendid new edition features updated \u003cspan\u003echapters by renowned jewelry experts including Vivienne Becker (\u003cem\u003eThe Impossible Collection of Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e); Katherine Prior (\u003cem\u003eMaharajahs’ Jewels\u003c\/em\u003e); Michael Spink, a specialist in \u003c\/span\u003eIslamic and Indian art who lectures at the University of London; and Robert Skelton, one of the foremost authorities on Indian painting and fine objects. Edited by Amin Jaffer, senior curator of The Al Thani Collection, each section includes a detailed catalogue raisonné of featured pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--*SEP*--\u003e\u003c!--*SEP*--\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Amin Jaffer is Chief Curator of The Al Thani Collection, an encyclopedic holding of some 6,000 works of art. Formerly International Director of Asian Art at Christie’s, and former Director of Asian Art at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Dr. Jaffer has authored a number of books, including \u003cem\u003eLuxury Goods from India\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMade for Maharajas: A Design Diary of Princely India\u003c\/em\u003e. He recently curated the exhibition \u003cem\u003eFrom the Great Mughals to the Maharajas: Treasures from the Al Thani Collection\u003c\/em\u003e at the Grand Palais in Paris, and he has also co-curated \u003cem\u003eEncounters: The Meeting of Asia and Europe, 1500-1800\u003c\/em\u003e (2004) and \u003cem\u003eMaharaja: the Splendour of India’s Royal Courts\u003c\/em\u003e (2009-10).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASSOULINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35675358920868,"sku":"9781614284628","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/5696\/5284\/products\/Beyond-Extravagance-A_a1656e45-a5d4-4359-9c4c-86bdbd658bb7.jpg?v=1597302810","url":"https:\/\/assouline763-com.myshopify.com\/products\/beyond-extravagance-2nd-edition","provider":"assouline763.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}