Indian Silver

Language: EnglishPages: 136 (Throughout Color Illustrations)About The BookIndian Silver is the story of a mental that has the glitter and fitness of gold, and in India, its greater affordability may well give it an edge over gold. Here, for the first time under the covers of one book, all aspects and uses of silver in India are brought together, from the history and techniques of making silver items to the prized objects themselves, from jewellery to coins to modern utility items. In the process, the book brings out Indias continuing fascination with silver objects, as reflected in palaces, museums, private collections, and even in ordinary Indian homes.About The AuthorS.K. Pathak is in-charge of the Pre-Columbian and Western Art Department of the National Museum, New Delhi. He has a Masters degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and a diploma in Museology from Bharat Kala Bhawan, BHU