Sharad Mohan · @ssharadmohhan
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Another interesting object from , .
An c1800 Holy presented to the emperor George the 4th by
Azam Jah, Nawab of , .
All the 114 chapters fit into the narrow scroll. As it is unrolled, the tiny text forms larger words of the 'Throne Verse', the Ayat al-Kursi.
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Sharad Mohan · @ssharadmohhan
55 followers · 86 posts · Server mastodon.social

From , , 'An emamelled Gold & Jewel encrusted Inkstand' in form of a Barage, made in in 1870's.
Presented as a memento to King Edward VII, (then Prince of Wales) by the Raja of when he visited the on 5th Jan, 1876, this object has 19 components & include inkpot, scissor, pens, nibs, knife, paper cutter etc.
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