T. Richard Blurton was the Head of the South and Southeast Asia section at the British Museum, having been a curator in the Museum since 1986. Trained as an archaeologist, he has worked in south Afghanistan and all over South Asia. His publications include Krishna in the Garden of Assam, Bengali Myths and Hindu Art.
'A fascinating overview of centuries of cultural change' - BBC History 'I cannot recommend this excellent book more highly. It is sympathetically written, it covers a huge and diverse span of history, and it is a joy to look at' - Chowkidar 'The incredibly wide range of subjects and the fascinating cross-currents they throw up are a delight to discover ... A fine book that weaves together many of the strands that make up one of the world’s most fascinating cultures' - World of Interiors 'Anyone approaching … the material culture of India will find here a succinct introduction to the historical, social or technological milieu in which it belongs. Forms an ideal companion for the collector or curator eager to contextualize material on a very wide canvas' - Journal of the History of Collections 'South Asian history is so complex and layered that making sense of it can take considerable effort. Richard Blurton’s richly illustrated India: A History in Objects emphasizes precisely this complexity and diversity' - Asian Review of Books