What is the estimated worth of Mughal Era spectacles?
A unique pair of 17th Century glasses estimated to be worth millions are said to ward off “evil eyes”. The Mughal era spectacles are reportedly expected to be auctioned next month. The antique glasses made from precious emeralds and diamonds originally belonged to the Mughal royal family that ruled the Indian subcontinent pre-colonization. Literacy Rate in Pakistan Getting Increasingly Low First Lahore Police Anti Women Harassment and Violence Cell Inaugurated National Highways Motorway Police celebrates World First Aid Day According to media reports, the glasses are expected to be auctioned in October, this year prior to which they will be kept on public display in New York, Hong Kong, and London. According to CNN, the spectacles are designed to “help the wearer reach entitlement and ward off evil”. Edward Gibbs, Chairman of Sotheby’s Middle East and India has said, that the glasses are an “extraordinary example” of jewelry from the 17th Century, Mughal era with their unparalleled craftsmanship and sophisticated design. Additionally, Gibbs has speculated that the unique glasses could only have belonged to either the King or a high-ranking official from the King’s inner circle. According to him, a gemstone of this size would have been brought “straight to … Continue reading What is the estimated worth of Mughal Era spectacles?
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