About this title: Situated on the famous crescent site near Gateway of India in Mumbai is the landmark heritage building that houses the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India. It is one of the most exquisite examples of the Indo-Saracenic architectural style for which the architect, George Wiltet, is well known.
Designed in 1909, it filled the need for a quality museum in Western India, particularly to house artifacts excavated by Henry Cousens, a famous archeologist and Superintendent of Archeological Survey at the time, who concentrated his work on sites in Western India belonging to the early Guptan ...
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Your search:Books»Jewels on the Crescent: Masterpieces of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Formerly Prince of Wales Museum of Western India(12 available copies)
Description: Fine (New) in Fine (New) jacket. 12.5" x 9.25" 356 pages. Numerous color and black & white photographs. Originally priced at $65.00. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: MAPIN INTL INC
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781890206444ISBN:189020644X
Description: New. Situated on the famous crescent site near Gateway of India in Mumbai is the landmark heritage building that houses the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India. It is one of the most exquisite examples of the Indo-Saracenic architectural style for whi... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Mapin Publishing Gp Pty Ltd
ISBN-13:9781890206444ISBN:189020644X
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Mapin Publishing Gp Pty Ltd
ISBN-13:9781890206444ISBN:189020644X
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
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