Indian Metalwork in Museums

The Golden Throne of Tipu Sultan is a magnificent throne made of gold and encrusted with precious stones. It was made for Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, in the late 18th century. After the fall of Tipu Sultan, the throne was taken to England and is now on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The Nataraja is a famous bronze statue of the Hindu god Shiva in his dancing form. It was created by the Chola sculptor Arunagirinathar in the 11th century. The statue is housed in the Cholamandalam Artists' Village in Chennai, India.

The Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad houses a large collection of Bidriware, a type of metalwork that originated in the city of Bidar in Karnataka, India. The collection includes a variety of objects, such as vases, bowls, plates, and jewelry.

The Silver Throne of Mysore is a magnificent throne made of silver and encrusted with precious stones. It was made for the Maharaja of Mysore in the 19th century. The throne is now on display at the Bangalore Palace in Bangalore, India.

The gold mask of Tutankhamun is one of the most famous artifacts in the world. It was found in the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in 1922. The mask is made of gold and weighs over 10 pounds. It is now on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

The Bronze Statue of Emperor Qin Shi Huang is a massive bronze statue of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. It was discovered in 1974 in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang in Xi'an, China. The statue is over 6 feet tall and weighs over 6,000 pounds. It is now on display at the Xi'an Museum in China.

The gold crown of King Tutankhamun is one of the most famous artifacts in the world. It was found in the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in 1922. The crown is made of gold and weighs over 2 pounds. It is now on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

The Silver Throne of Travancore is a magnificent throne made of silver and encrusted with precious stones. It was made for the Maharaja of Travancore in the 19th century. The throne is now on display at the Napier Museum in Thiruvananthapuram, India.

The gold mask of King Agamemnon is one of the most famous artifacts from the Bronze Age. It was found in the tomb of King Agamemnon in Mycenae, Greece in 1876. The mask is made of gold and weighs over 1 pound. It is now on display at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.

The David is a famous bronze statue of the biblical figure David by the Italian artist Michelangelo. It was created between 1501 and 1504 and is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.

The gold crown of Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most famous crowns in the world. It was made for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and is housed in the Tower of London.

The Silver Throne of Jaipur is a magnificent throne made of silver and encrusted with precious stones. It was made for the Maharaja of Jaipur in the 19th century. The throne is now on display at the City Palace in Jaipur, India.

The gold mask of King Tutankhamun is one of the most famous artifacts in the world. It was found in the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in 1922. The mask is made of gold and weighs over 10 pounds. It is now on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

The Bronze Statue of Emperor Qin Shi Huang is a massive bronze statue of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. It was discovered in 1974 in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang in Xi'an, China. The statue is over 6 feet tall and weighs over 6,000 pounds. It is now on display at the Xi'an Museum in China.

The gold crown of King Tutankhamun is one of the most famous artifacts in the world. It was found in the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in 1922. The crown is made of gold and weighs over 2 pounds. It is now on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.