Ziena Splendor of the Indian Courts - in pictures

  • A 17th-century Mughal dominion Fish Standard used in a parage or on the battlefield. It is on display at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A 17th-century Mughal dominion Fish Standard used in a parage or on the battlefield. It is on display at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Turban Ornament (Sarpesh) gold set with emeralds, rubies and diamonds with pendant pearls and emerald
    Turban Ornament (Sarpesh) gold set with emeralds, rubies and diamonds with pendant pearls and emerald
  • Various swords and scabbards fitted with chape
    Various swords and scabbards fitted with chape
  • The Timur Ruby with royal inscriptions
    The Timur Ruby with royal inscriptions
  • Various daggers and scabbards
    Various daggers and scabbards
  • A pair of anklets
    A pair of anklets
  • A flywhisk handle set with diamonds and rubies
    A flywhisk handle set with diamonds and rubies
  • An 18th-centery jewelled shield on display
    An 18th-centery jewelled shield on display
  • A floral garden carpet wool pile and cotton foundation from the 17th century
    A floral garden carpet wool pile and cotton foundation from the 17th century
  • The Jewelled Chilanum Dagger & Scabbard, which has a total of 2,393 gemstones
    The Jewelled Chilanum Dagger & Scabbard, which has a total of 2,393 gemstones