Mughal spectacles set with flat cut emerald lenses, in silver and gold frames mounted with old-cut smaller diamonds and emeralds, India, lenses circa 17th century, frames 19th century [2048×1535]
Mughal spectacles set with flat cut emerald lenses, in silver and gold frames mounted with old-cut smaller diamonds and emeralds, India, lenses circa 17th century, frames 19th century [2048×1535]
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Read more about these spectacles, and the history and use of similar objects from [Sotherby’s](https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/arts-of-the-islamic-world-india-including-fine-rugs-and-carpets-2/a-pair-of-mughal-spectacles-set-with-emerald)!
Trendy and stylish. Spectacular, even!
I heard the Romans used to prefer viewing gladiators through emerald lenses.
Elton John, eat your heart out.
[Happy!](https://www.lifestyleasia.com/sg/style/fashion/tiffany-co-pharrell-collaboration-diamond-sunglasses/)
Anyone else start “One short trip to the Emerald City…” in their head?