CONSERVATION CASE STUDY

This jade box is not as it seems…

A jade box with a handwritten letter inside
This jade box is not what it seems... ©

This jade box from India, gifted to Queen Mary in 1936, was once associated with the great Mughal Emperor, Jahangir. But during conservation work our experts uncovered surprising details that reveal there's more to its story than meets the eye.

Watch our film to uncover the box’s mysterious origins and the fascinating journey behind its creation.

Unexpected surprises in the Collection Copyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited


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