William Dalrymple on the Mughal Emerald and Diamond Spectacles

[@makigott19]

WHAT A MISSED OPPORTINITY TO HAVE SEEN THIS WORN BY A MODEL it would be great to see it's scale set on a face!

[@laurahappel7786]

I imagine that they were not insured to be worn.

[@RR-ie2kp]

Whoever buy it in auction, will have to eventually return it to 🇮🇳 Indian government when they are ordered so by proper authority as its a stolen piece from India. Had there been some self respect it would have been already returned to 🇮🇳 India but guess, there is NONE!

[@innerlight4601]

@R R Indian Hindus hate the Mughal era of their history with great passion as the call it islamization of their culture how can they have right on Mughal art while denying its massive contribution to the history and culture of their country? Indians better choose because you cannot love the art but hate tge one who influenced it,financed it or created it.

[@RR-ie2kp]

@@innerlight4601 😊Yes dear avishaa some does and for their correct reasons. mughalism/taimurism entered India on donkeys to beg, if can't, then loot, rape and plunder, without knowledge of terms like wife, family, societal duties, conscience, principles, art, culture, education, refinement etc. Whatever little they have gathered is by stealing and same term can be used for people who took away 'some' of that wealth & treasures, artifacts, jewelry (like the spectacles above) to their small country. What an irony, the only nation that believes in (murtipuja) idol worship (used for the lack of correct translation in the language with extremely limited vocabulary) had been robbed off their own pious holy 'gods and godesses' idols by people who staunchly oppose idol worship. They should think twice before selling it as the sellers might be considered sole reason for creating animosity with 1.5 billion people of India who own billions times more wealth and treasure than what is been stolen and being tried to sell by seller to make both ends meet, leaving aside remaining iota of self respect. 🙏Please try to educate yourself for better contestation.

[@cokedupnormies2651]

That's one of the strangest ways to call someone ugly 😒

[@bookofdust]

So instead of rose colored glasses, they had emerald colored glasses?

[@brindade2004]

This is real emerald.

[@fattiesunite2288]

The mughals were always one step ahead in terms of fashion and arts

[@LB-gj1yd]

The glasses are gorgeous, and what a beautiful craft. 💖

[@nadiradutt8470]

MAGNIFICENT CRAFTSMAN WORKSHIP

[@latinogott]

All done by hand. Definitely a lost art form. Can they be replicated in today's time? I hardly doubt it. Very special and unique. Not only are they historical. They are priceless Antique and very endearing pieces. Special one of a kind in their own true unique way. From a time and period that unfortunately will never be repeated again. They are definitely truly remarkable. I bet Elton John does not have those pair lol. Definitely shades with lots of bling and Glam:) historical one of a kind :)

[@philippinededinechin308]

They definitely can be replicated ! Today’s jewelers are still making beautiful masterpieces by hand :)

[@harveyspecter1855]

I mean india still uses this method. So......come here ig

[@adityapsingh8144]

This is a peace of history of Indian. Where are these spectacle? Most probably stolen by bloody British company!

[@milaari3079]

I will not surprise. Went to british museum, once, but more tham 50% of antiques belongs to other countries culture but status owned by Brits , it was really disturbing for me. Was not happy at all after i visited that museum. I believe these 2 masterpieces right now in Sothesby auction house

[@Gtrscbhhdsz]

@@milaari3079 они еще присвоили золото и драгоценности России и императора, а самого царя предали и сдали на верную смерть 😡

[@yank3656]

thanks for sharing Sotheby's

[@luciamoncayos.9493]

Just beautiful ..Thank you for posting it 👏👏🌎🇪🇨

[@ccsilva6110]

I remember those I saw those when I was like toddler years I kind played with them and then like any kid lost intrest and I tossed them who knows I bet they are expensive or collectors piece it is what is who has them .

[@tammywade3649]

I can see clearly now!!!!... Love 💕 Emerald!

[@John081590]

This is the real life spectacles worn by Dorothy and her friends in Emerald City.

[@bobbynicole10]

The Romans believed that looking at or through emeralds could cure eyesight; the Mughals may have thought the same, hence commissioning them

[@syedmaricar9946]

Just breathtaking .

[@patsymillar9447]

I presume the person who wore these spectacles had perfect eyesight, or were they just for show.

[@lindalavino1279]

Jeweler wanted accolades from ruler, like Faberge.

[@ZepplinGirl86]

I just love the history of such precious pieces

[@ChiefRxcka]

Good God. Especially the emerald ones, but both pieces really, are incredible!!

[@osky529]

Wow there so beautiful!!!!i love Emeralds 💘

[@cognacc2144]

Magnificent and creative

[@kellybrown685]

Be honest, did you see this and think "Elton John in the 1980s"?

[@fattiesunite2288]

I love mughal artistry!

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Beautiful

[@abathory1]

Does anyone know how much they sold for in the end?

[@Majnun74]

Absolutely fascinating! I felt as though I stepped back in time😌🙏🏻🕌

[@shelleyharris2850]

Amazing

[@shelleyharris2850]

Thank you for the video. I so enjoyed watching it. Blessings🙏🕊💛🌍😎🔎

[@kathleenbell48]

So interesting, thank Sotheby's

[@NePsiHuy]

Well, I am sure!

[@subhashnisarta3496]

I had studied in my colleague specially in Indian art 🎨🎭 known as miniature painting 🖌️🎨 Jahangir was interested in this painting style, and 💝🎗️🎁 in his courtyard there were both of the artist Hindu and Muslim community all these plat were shown during the lecture on Indian art 🎨🎭.

[@sumitbhor8950]

Yes I watched bbc video about Taj Mahal story there Rehan fazal told that Jahangir used to wear spectacles in his later life

[@tinsstories1791]

Thieves from Britain stole our gems. We want them back

[@shelleyharris2850]

Gold Rush, I love that show. Parker

[@ЕленаМиронюк-й1з]

Красивый смысл!

[@azarissa]

Good

[@suzettehenderson9278]

Emerald City.

[@jyotsnadevi3435]

Wish to own one, one day n....If wishes were horses, dreamers could ride👍

[@정길주-w9p]

멋찝니다~~

[@識袋]

🤩🤩🤩 Soooo... Prettiest 🤩🤩🤩is gorgeous 👍👍👍

[@lunix3259]

I love it but I'd like to see it on a person's face

[@sami.s3155]

Thank u thieves

[@coreymerrill3257]

Is the tip of his tongue always touching the roof of his mouth or held Ridgid ,or paralyzed...or something ? I can't understand him when he talks any faster than his slowest. I don't actually think his lisp defines him or his character, I Just don't understand a good many of his words.

[@sashaamsterdam]

Thank you Sotheby. Now kindly return loot to an Indian museum where it belongs.

[@muhammedriaz4478]

Returned to Pakistan

[@Anonymous-ki4uw]

But because of all this, the spectacles will become heavy. If there is so much pressure on the nose for a long time, then the design of the nose will change.

[@mantronixtube]

everything copied from the persians :) GREEN signifies rebirth, good luck, spring which is also new beginnings and getting rid of the ills of the past.

[@LaVictoireRosee]

Copied? They are descended from Persians.

[@brindade2004]

Exactly. I guess Akbar was the one who brought all these in. Indian and Persian cultures are so similar, it is difficult to differentiate. When Babur came, the court language was probably Chaghatai Turkish. Akbar changed it to Persian. For the next centuries, Persian remained the official language. Even today, Persian words are in daily use over here in India.

[@brindade2004]

@@LaVictoireRosee not really. Babur was a descendant of Timur who was from Uzbekistan, all of them. He was a Turk. The Mughals were mainly Turkish in their origin.

[@mohannair]

@@brindade2004 Turkic not Turkish. They were persianized Turks from central asia, specifically Uzbekistan.

[@brindade2004]

@@mohannair yes yes of course. My mistake.

[@naskonp3057]

Ona.sacekysa.y.kosily.onda. Onoje.od.tix.lotinaca.tip. Lici.na.lotice.

[@edwinflores3115]

Why are they not in an Indian museum ? They are stolen by British people and should be returned to India , if Indians had Stolen British artifacts and culture they would throw a fit and would want it returned to them . Make it make sense !

[@sudhiirkrishnan]

These are like yesterdays iPhone

[@muhammedriaz4478]

Who is sleeping them …..indian! Shame if they are! This belongs to Muslim rulers of India ……during their rule India was a super power and accounted for 24.5 % of global gdp …let’s be clear it was Mughal era who believed in open trade! Unlike Modhi racist lot!

[@cecilyerker]

Stay mad India, we stole it fair and square. It’s ours now, you want it come take it.

[@Liztastaney7]

We will. You're getting poorer already

[@muhammedriaz4478]

We can let Priti Patel to investigate 😀😀

[@muhammedriaz4478]

Both wrong probably belongs to Pakistan linked culturally and religion

[@SeachGateINDIA]

The old stones shall fall

[@SeachGateINDIA]

@@muhammedriaz4478 even the Taj mahal belongs to Pakistan

[@usaneebee7314]

Ths k you to prince willam want to saponsa this . But meaning r tooooooo much far n far . I m walking without Slippers alone in deep in junger dark . I have to meeting with my team My wounds r too much deep n full on whole body . I m sorry . But thanks .

[@RR-ie2kp]

But why? Why sell? It's originated in india, simply returning it to India is a correct thing to do. Contrary to the fake propaganda about its origin (for obvious reason to sell it for much needed money.) they are spectacles of Ma Sherawali. Compromised principles? Sherawali Ma spectacles being sold! Returning to India where its been stolen from is the correct thing to do. #rashtram #IndicRenaissance #bharat #india #legalrights #IndiathatisBharat #givebackourreligiousheirloom #itsaboutourfaith #OurGoddess

[@muhammedriaz4478]

I dispute that the nearest people linked to Mughals is Pakistan and not people from Goa.

[@RR-ie2kp]

@@muhammedriaz4478 You won't wish to when you know the truth by educating yourself. All the best!