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Pottery of the Islamic World: In the Tareq Rajab Museum
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Product Description
This book presents the history and development of Islamic pottery through ninety selected vessels and tiles, displayed in 100 beautiful photographs. Early Islamic and Fatimid period luster wares are represented by outstanding vessels, and a large dish showing an enthroned ruler dating from the 14th century is found in the early Persian section. The Ilkhanid period is represented by many rare items, matched by a wide variety of previously unstudied Timurid vessels.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2052696 in Books
- Published on: 1998-10-15
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: .30" h x 8.49" w x 8.27" l, .91 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 128 pages
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About the Author
Géza Fehérvári is Professor of Islamic Art and Archaeology at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
