Author: Usha Ramamrutham Bala Krishnan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
About the Book : - The first-ever study of one of the most outstanding collections of gemstones and jewellery of a fabulously wealthy dynasty of India that ruled the Deccan for seven generations. Sometimes worn but never shown, these jewels belonged to the Nizams of Hyderabad, once reputed to be the richest men in the world. Finely crafted from gold and silver and exquisitely enamelled, the jewels are set with Colombian emeralds, Golconda diamonds, Burmese rubies and spinels, and pearls from Basra and India. About the Author : - Usha R Bala Krishnan is a jewellery historian, lecturer and fine arts consultant based in Mumbai.Bharath Ramamrutham is internationally recognised as one of the foremost photographers in India of the built, human and natural environment.
Jewels of the Nizams
Author: Usha Ramamrutham Bala Krishnan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
About the Book : - The first-ever study of one of the most outstanding collections of gemstones and jewellery of a fabulously wealthy dynasty of India that ruled the Deccan for seven generations. Sometimes worn but never shown, these jewels belonged to the Nizams of Hyderabad, once reputed to be the richest men in the world. Finely crafted from gold and silver and exquisitely enamelled, the jewels are set with Colombian emeralds, Golconda diamonds, Burmese rubies and spinels, and pearls from Basra and India. About the Author : - Usha R Bala Krishnan is a jewellery historian, lecturer and fine arts consultant based in Mumbai.Bharath Ramamrutham is internationally recognised as one of the foremost photographers in India of the built, human and natural environment.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
About the Book : - The first-ever study of one of the most outstanding collections of gemstones and jewellery of a fabulously wealthy dynasty of India that ruled the Deccan for seven generations. Sometimes worn but never shown, these jewels belonged to the Nizams of Hyderabad, once reputed to be the richest men in the world. Finely crafted from gold and silver and exquisitely enamelled, the jewels are set with Colombian emeralds, Golconda diamonds, Burmese rubies and spinels, and pearls from Basra and India. About the Author : - Usha R Bala Krishnan is a jewellery historian, lecturer and fine arts consultant based in Mumbai.Bharath Ramamrutham is internationally recognised as one of the foremost photographers in India of the built, human and natural environment.
The Peacock's Pearl
Author: Sally Odgers
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326790765
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
I was hanging out with Elizabeth when I saw the boy again. Not just a boy, but that boy, the one you sort-of notice, but only to think, hey, wasn't he here yesterday? He glided by Elizabeth's hedge on his bike once too often, giving that sliding sideways glance he hoped (I expect) looked casual, disinterested and, oh, there's that chick again, hanging out with her big sister...or is it her auntie? Too old to be a friend. Elizabeth is my great-great-great-great-great granny, for your information, Bike Boy, I thought-spoke to him on the fourth bypass of the week. He toed his pedal down and skimmed away before getting into some serious calf-work as he headed up the hill towards Caroline Court. Cat Mahal has an ordinary life in the suburbs. She is also an ethical witch
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326790765
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
I was hanging out with Elizabeth when I saw the boy again. Not just a boy, but that boy, the one you sort-of notice, but only to think, hey, wasn't he here yesterday? He glided by Elizabeth's hedge on his bike once too often, giving that sliding sideways glance he hoped (I expect) looked casual, disinterested and, oh, there's that chick again, hanging out with her big sister...or is it her auntie? Too old to be a friend. Elizabeth is my great-great-great-great-great granny, for your information, Bike Boy, I thought-spoke to him on the fourth bypass of the week. He toed his pedal down and skimmed away before getting into some serious calf-work as he headed up the hill towards Caroline Court. Cat Mahal has an ordinary life in the suburbs. She is also an ethical witch
Indian Jewellery
Author: Usha Ramamrutham Bala Krishnan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decoration and ornament
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
This fascinating volume contains over 500 colour photographs, many from previously undocumented collections. It is full of fascinating historical detail, including the legend of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, now the centrepiece of the State Crown of Queen Elizabeth II. The book explains the skill and techniques of the Indian craftsmen and reveals
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decoration and ornament
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
This fascinating volume contains over 500 colour photographs, many from previously undocumented collections. It is full of fascinating historical detail, including the legend of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, now the centrepiece of the State Crown of Queen Elizabeth II. The book explains the skill and techniques of the Indian craftsmen and reveals
The modern part of An universal history, from the earliest accounts to the present time
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World history
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World history
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Whose Death?
Author: A. Agnew
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409266583
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"Where is Lady Constance Marriott? Not in the country house she manages and not circulating in London society. Her family are determined not to provide any answers and her friends are worried. ... When murder occurs to disturb them even further, Richard Devereux must hunt for the killer through the maze of eighteenth century London high and low life."--From publisher description.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409266583
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"Where is Lady Constance Marriott? Not in the country house she manages and not circulating in London society. Her family are determined not to provide any answers and her friends are worried. ... When murder occurs to disturb them even further, Richard Devereux must hunt for the killer through the maze of eighteenth century London high and low life."--From publisher description.
An Account of the Transactions of His Majesty's Mission to the Court of Persia 1807 - 1811
Author: Harford Jones
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
An Account of the Transactions of His Majesty's Mission to the Court of Persia
Author: Sir Harford Jones Brydges
Publisher: London : J. Bohn
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Publisher: London : J. Bohn
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
An Account of the Transactions of His Majesty's Mission to the Court of Persia, in the Years 1807-11. To which is Appended, a Brief History of the Wahauby
Author: Sir Harford Jones Brydges
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
The Mentor
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Mentor
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description