Richa Goyal Sikri gives us an exclusive preview into the upcoming auction by Christie’s
Along with instructions on statehood and strategy, ancient Indian literature such as the Arthashastra (4th century BC), also underscored the importance of acquiring gems of exceptional quality, which would bolster the treasury of a kingdom. According to rajadharma or the ‘duties of a ruler’, it was necessary to behave in a manner befitting his or her exalted position, which also included wearing gems and jewellery that built a visual narrative, and invited respect and love for a leader who was considered an instrument of god.
The Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, a collection comprising 400 gems, jewels, and objects, will be offered by Christie’s in a landmark auction this June in New York and represents over five centuries of Indian royalty’s unique and extraordinary appetite for beauty. The offering represents less than seven percent of the Al Thani Collection, and all proceeds will go to benefit a future exhibition space at the Hôtel de la Marine, Paris.
This story is from the June 2019 edition of Harper's Bazaar India.
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