Masterpieces at the Jaipur Court is the sixth in a new series of books initiated by the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, City Palace, Jaipur. Written by leading specialists, they are designed to be accessible and attractive for a new generation of readers and researchers. Each of the other volumes covers one aspect of the collections. But the need was felt for something handier, which would showcase the highlights of the collection as a whole. This selection features some of the most exquisite images, artefacts, paintings, monuments and historical treasures of the Jaipur Court. Over the…mehr
Masterpieces at the Jaipur Court is the sixth in a new series of books initiated by the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, City Palace, Jaipur. Written by leading specialists, they are designed to be accessible and attractive for a new generation of readers and researchers. Each of the other volumes covers one aspect of the collections. But the need was felt for something handier, which would showcase the highlights of the collection as a whole. This selection features some of the most exquisite images, artefacts, paintings, monuments and historical treasures of the Jaipur Court. Over the years, it has been an honor for the Museum Trust to welcome a variety of visiting scholars from India and abroad. The editors are pleased and grateful that some three dozen visiting scholars readily contributed two-thirds of the entries in this volume, making this a celebration of collaboration, in addition to a tribute to the Museum’s collections. The contributors were asked to pick their favorite object from among those they had worked on recently, so that readers perceive a diversity of voices and views. Apart from this, current and recent members of the curatorial team have contributed entries, to complete the selection of the Museum’s finest objects across all categories, and all historical periods.
Giles Tillotson is Consultant Director (Research, Publications & Exhibitions) at the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, Jaipur. He is the author of numerous books on Indian history, architecture and landscape. Mrinalini Venkateswaran is Projects Head, Eka Archiving Services, New Delhi. She has written extensively on the history of photography in India and is the author of a book for children on Indian monuments.
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Foreword by Princess Diya Kumari Introduction Ardhanarishwar Boar hunt Thumb ring Humayun in a landscape Book cover (fragment) Pashmina carpet Manuscript of unpublished works by Bajid of Amber Three shaped knotted-pile carpets Tulwar, or sword Manuscript of the Krīḍāvinoda by Mohan Rai Sujani, or quilted floor-cover Manuscript of the Praśnottarāvalī Lohar safa, or helmet Map of Surat Manuscript of an extract from Risala-i-Sahibiya by Jahanara Manuscript with poems from the Kavitāvalī of Tulsidas Two Phul kataras, or ‘flower daggers’ Elevation of the Samrat Yantra, Jantar Mantar Map of Agra Sri Niwas, Chandra Mahal Sarvato Bhadra Gao takia, or a pair of embroidered cushion covers Folio from the Sarasarasagrantha by Shivdas Ray Molly Map of Jaipur and its environs Folio from a manuscript of Rekha Ganitam by Jagannath Samrat Manuscript of Grahamadhyamakriya Plan of the Red Fort, Delhi Manuscript of the Yogabhāskara Manuscript of Mush u Gurbih by ‘Ubayd Zakani Cenotaph of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II at Gaitore Pilgrim map of Badrinath Lady beneath a mango tree Abhisarika Nayika Molly Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I Murals in the Srinathji temple in the Chandra Mahal Brajanidhi’s Nītimañjarī Sawai Pratap Singh with ladies in a garden The education of the Yadav children Dhal, or shield Portrait of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh A Sacred Dance Molly Incarnation of the Devi Dulai, or a type of quilt Ratni Bhagtan and Puran and Bhanwari Zenana performers Takht-e-Rawaan, or a portable throne Jayavaṁśa Mahākāvya by Sitaram Parvaniker Garden scene Sujani, or quilt Jal Jhulani Boat Hauda, or elephant seat Kenchi katar, or scissor dagger Jezail, or camel gun Zenana woman with a sword Angarkha Ghaghra, or skirt Portrait of a young woman Chinese Imperial robe Aspects of the Goddess Self-portrait as a devotee of Shiva Portrait of a tribal couple Self-Portrait, Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II Revolver View of the Hawa Mahal Decorative figurines Suit of Elephant Armour Wedding portrait of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II Views of Amber and Jaipur Janmashtami Jhoola Mubarak Mahal Rajendra Pol Cenotaph of Maharani Jodhiji Design for a Bathroom Frock Coat of Sawai Man Guards Wedding Album of Baiji Lal Prem Kumari The Exiled Yaksha and The Yaksha’s Wife from Meghdoot Notes and References Notes on the Contributors
Foreword by Princess Diya Kumari Introduction Ardhanarishwar Boar hunt Thumb ring Humayun in a landscape Book cover (fragment) Pashmina carpet Manuscript of unpublished works by Bajid of Amber Three shaped knotted-pile carpets Tulwar, or sword Manuscript of the Krīḍāvinoda by Mohan Rai Sujani, or quilted floor-cover Manuscript of the Praśnottarāvalī Lohar safa, or helmet Map of Surat Manuscript of an extract from Risala-i-Sahibiya by Jahanara Manuscript with poems from the Kavitāvalī of Tulsidas Two Phul kataras, or ‘flower daggers’ Elevation of the Samrat Yantra, Jantar Mantar Map of Agra Sri Niwas, Chandra Mahal Sarvato Bhadra Gao takia, or a pair of embroidered cushion covers Folio from the Sarasarasagrantha by Shivdas Ray Molly Map of Jaipur and its environs Folio from a manuscript of Rekha Ganitam by Jagannath Samrat Manuscript of Grahamadhyamakriya Plan of the Red Fort, Delhi Manuscript of the Yogabhāskara Manuscript of Mush u Gurbih by ‘Ubayd Zakani Cenotaph of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II at Gaitore Pilgrim map of Badrinath Lady beneath a mango tree Abhisarika Nayika Molly Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I Murals in the Srinathji temple in the Chandra Mahal Brajanidhi’s Nītimañjarī Sawai Pratap Singh with ladies in a garden The education of the Yadav children Dhal, or shield Portrait of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh A Sacred Dance Molly Incarnation of the Devi Dulai, or a type of quilt Ratni Bhagtan and Puran and Bhanwari Zenana performers Takht-e-Rawaan, or a portable throne Jayavaṁśa Mahākāvya by Sitaram Parvaniker Garden scene Sujani, or quilt Jal Jhulani Boat Hauda, or elephant seat Kenchi katar, or scissor dagger Jezail, or camel gun Zenana woman with a sword Angarkha Ghaghra, or skirt Portrait of a young woman Chinese Imperial robe Aspects of the Goddess Self-portrait as a devotee of Shiva Portrait of a tribal couple Self-Portrait, Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II Revolver View of the Hawa Mahal Decorative figurines Suit of Elephant Armour Wedding portrait of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II Views of Amber and Jaipur Janmashtami Jhoola Mubarak Mahal Rajendra Pol Cenotaph of Maharani Jodhiji Design for a Bathroom Frock Coat of Sawai Man Guards Wedding Album of Baiji Lal Prem Kumari The Exiled Yaksha and The Yaksha’s Wife from Meghdoot Notes and References Notes on the Contributors
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