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Ragamala paintings, which depict personifications of musical modes, were among the most popular courtly painting genres in northern India, but remain poorly understood. Because of their general conservatism over the course of some four hundred years, they are often studied only …

This research adds to the critical discussion and history of collecting by examining collectors and dealers of Moroccan carpets, flatweaves and textiles. Moroccan textiles operate within the general field of antique Oriental rugs and carpets where they circulate and are given va…

The Japanese sword is often called the ‘soul of the samurai’ and has come to be a recognizable symbol of Japanese history and culture. The American fascination with Japan began in the late nineteenth century, following the United States’ actions to open the country to Western tr…