Treasures of the Mughal Court from the Victoria and Albert Museum
Over 100 artefacts from the golden age of the Mughal dynasty, from paintings and jewellery to weaponry, architectural segments, and even some rare surviving textiles from this period are now on show – Hong Kong is this exhibition's only Asia venue after its London premiere in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Under the rule of three emperors, the Mughal court greatly fostered artistic development and embraced cross-cultural influences, shown here in jade pieces that have incorporated motifs from the Chinese court. Highlights include a casket with mother-of-pearl inlays, a thumb ring from Emperor Akbar's reign with western enamelling that shows the Mughal court's hybrid aesthetic, and a beautiful dagger sheath and hilt lavishly decorated with gold and red gemstones.
'Treasures of the Mughal Court' runs until February 23, 2026, and tickets are priced from $150 which also grants access to HKPM's thematic exhibitions in galleries one to seven.
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