THE GREAT MUGHALS – ART, ARCHITECTURE AND OPULENCE.
Average entry price £22. CLOSES 5 MAY. VICTORIA AND ALBERT
MUSEUM – MANY OTHER SECTIONS IN THE V AND A COMPLETELY
FREE OF CHARGE. CLOSE TO A NUMBER OF TUBE STATIONS – CHECK
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A piece of history miraculously conserved and displayed in many
forms.
This detailed and awe inspiring exhibition celebrates the Golden Age
of the Mughal court in India (about 1560 – 1660) under the reigns of
Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
https://www.vam.ac.uk/southkensington/visit.
See the bejewelled dagger and scabbard (c 1620), the portrait of
Shah Jahan holding an emerald by Muhammad Abed (about 1628
Agra, India) and many ornately decorated vessels, beautifully
executed and finely detailed works of art displaying life at the time
on many levels, and see a particularly exquisite Man’s Hunting Coat
(about 1610 – 30) which is made of silk embroided satin. The
detailed hand embroided coat includes flowers and scenes and even
includes needle work of tiny insects which fly around the flowers.
The final effect is exquisite.
The contents of this exhibition is out of the ordinary and don’t expect
anything mundane therein – it is all awe inspiring and beautifully
preserved. The history of the time which included the creation of
the famous Taj Mahal includes many cross references to the Persian
influences making up the rich fabric of artefacts to gasp at. The
history of Persian/Indian collaboration is detailed in displayed texts
throughout the show.

My humble congratulations go out to the people who managed to
preserve this mass of treasures in such good condition. ENJOY!
The V and A shop contains jewellery, fashion, books, prints,
homeware, things for kids, gifts. As a V and A member you can save
10 percent on purchase prices. There are places in the V and A both
to eat a full meal with wine, or drink tea and enjoy cakes.
Oooh and now an important note! Please remember that if you do
not wish to “shell out” for the Mughal exhibition, there is an amazing
collection of artefacts of all types in the V and A which you can view
completely free of charge. This ranks as one of the most extensive
museums worldwide and is not to be missed. Once you’ve been
once, you will want to return again and again. I can guarantee it!
Makes a great day out for families and friends. Just go and see for
yourselves!
Penny Nair Price