In times of unease the allure of gold and precious stones is immense. The need to protect one's wealth is ages old and no-one knew how to do it better than the Mughal Princes of India. The dream of the glittering courts of the Mughal Emperors and their bejewelled princes from the fortress towns of Rajasthan seems far away but Sue Ollemans is bringing such a collection to Hong Kong for her annual exhibition at the Altfield Gallery in May.
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A Pair of Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Earrings (Jarau Karanphul-Jhumka)
Shekawati Rajasthan 19th C., diameter: 3.5cm
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A Fine Thali with Beads (Nalu Viralkal)
South India Pudukkottai Tamil Nadu 19th C., thali length: 13cm, thali width: 7cm, rounded beads length: 3cm, rounded beads diameter: 2cm, rectangular beads length: 6.8cm, rectangular beads width: 2cm
A Jade Archer's Thumb Ring
North India 17th C., length: 4.5cm
A Diamond Flower Bracelet
North India 18th C., diameter: 7cm
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