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Treasure & Booty in the Golden Age of Piracy
During the Golden Age of Piracy (1690-1730), pirates were first and foremost after gold, silver, and jewels, but if these could not be grabbed, then a ship’s cargo would be taken for resale at a pirate haven...
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Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro
Replica of 'Dancing Girl' of Mohenjo-daro at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai, India.
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East India Company Fort, Bombay
A c. 1665 illustration of the British East India Company's fort at Bombay (now Mumbai). (National Archives of the Netherlands, The Hague)
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Razia Sultan Coin
Razia Sultan, Silver Tanka, 13th-century silver coin held by the Sarmaya Arts Foundation, Mumbai, c. 1236. Coins of Razia Sultan are incredibly rare, given that her reign was so short. Her father's name, Iltutmish, and the word...
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Brahma, Aihole
A ceiling slab from a temple in Aihole, Karnataka, India depicting Brahma. 7th century CE. (Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, Mumbai)
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Koh-i-Noor Diamond (Replica)
An exact replica of the Koh-i-Noor, a 105.6 carat, oval-cut brilliant diamond. Mined in India, the stone is now part of the British Crown Jewels and kept in the Tower of London. (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya...
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Elephanta Caves (UNESCO/NHK)
The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Mumbai, India contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly...
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The making and worship of Ganesha statues in Maharashtra
Made to accompany From temple to home: celebrating Ganesha, a display at the British Museum from 27 February — 25 May 2014 http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/celebrating_ganesha.aspx...