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THOMAS HOLBEIN HENDLEY
(1847‒1917)
Indian Jewelry
London: The Journal of Indian Art, 1909
[6], 189, [2], iv pages with 167 plates of which 32 are
in colour, some heightened in gilt, the others mostly
photographic, 135 in monochrome. Original blue
cloth‒bound with brown leather spine; gilt text on
spine and front cover.
37.5 x 28 x 2.6 cm
The book is an elaborate account of jewellery designs
and methodologies adopted by craftsmen in India.
It includes an important survey of Indian jewellery
generously illustrated with detailed descriptions,
along with in‒depth consideration of the history and
development of different styles as per the various
regions.
$ 2,705 ‒ 4,055
Rs 2,00,000 ‒ 3,00,000
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