Meera sushil kumar (1 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Near fine to fine condition. dj. Reprint under variant title. Folio. 335pp, [1]. Original photo illustrated black dust jacket with gilt lettering on front cover, gilt lettering on white spine. Photo illustrated black paperboards with gilt lettering on front cover, gilt and black lettering on white spine. Anthracite endpapers. Illustrated half-title. Vignette in color on title page. This exquisite monograph is illustrated throughout with over 500 color plates of jewellery spanning 5,000 years. Named after the national bird of India, Dance of the Peacock is full of historical details and legends such as the Koh-i-Noor diamond, the centerpiece of Queen Elizabeth II crown. A must have for historical and jewellery enthusiasts. This book discusses Indian jewellery in various themes: Trade, ancient India, South, India, The Mughals, feminine and masculine ornaments, symbols and craft. Dj and binding with minor wear. Small dealer sticker on inside front cover. Two minor discoloration on inside front cover.…