This exhibition brings together Mughal-period paintings and luxury objects from India alongside Mughal-inspired jades created during the Qianlong reign of China’s Qing dynasty (18th century), revealing a rich artistic dialogue across Asia. Drawn from Mia’s collection, these works reflect shared imperial interests in precious materials, exceptional craftsmanship, and cosmopolitan aesthetics.

Mughal artists integrated painting, calligraphy, gold illumination, and intricate ornamentation, drawing on Persian, Central Asian, and Indian artistic traditions. In turn, Qianlong-period jades inspired by Mughal forms demonstrate how these artistic languages traveled, were reinterpreted, and acquired new meanings at the Qing court. Together, these works illuminate the movement of ideas, materials, and techniques across cultures, highlighting the interconnected artistic traditions of early modern Asia.