BEJEWELLED TREASURES, THE AL THANI COLLECTION, V&A MUSEUM

Showcasing over one hundred exceptional jewels, jewelled artefacts and jades from the Al Thani Collection, this exhibition has pieces which range in date from the early 17th century to the present day. All were made in the Indian subcontinent or were inspired by India.

They include spectacular precious stones and jades shaped for Mughal emperors as well as a gold tiger-head finial from the throne of the South Indian ruler Tipu Sultan.

Opened: November 2015
Exhibition Design: V&A Design Studio