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Jawal studded Horse of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. |
This print represents one of the favourite Horse of Maharaja's stable, with the JEMADAR, or head Officer of that department of his house hold. The Jewelled trappings of the Horses were of the most costly description. The Maharaja was passionately fond of horses, and he would mate war on a province to procure the surrender of Any which were reputed of peculiarly pure breed.
No.1 is the famous Koh-i-Noor, or Mountain of Light. It is the largest diamond known to exist, and was taken from the peacock throne at Delhi by Nadir Shah, and Ahmed Shah Abdalee got possession of it in the pillage of Nadir Shah's tent after his assassination.
No.2 represents one of the pearls of which the Maharaja possessed three long strings, and which jewels he considered next in value to the Koh-l-Noor.
No.3 is in uncut Ruby, on which some persion characters were engraved.
No.4 is a Topaz, to which stone the natives attach a greater value than we do in Europe.
No.5, 6 and 7, are Emeralds belonging to the trapings of the horse and were worn on breast and forehead, and on the saddle bow.
Size:20.5 x 30 cms.
Accession No. 46 (A) & 46 (B) |
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