Book 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.


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The world of pottery provides one of the defining themes of Islamic Art. This book presents the history and development of Islamic pottery through ninety selected vessels and tiles. This book is beautifully Illustrated with over 100 colour photographs, which include supplementary plates showing excavated kilns, kiln-wasters and Islamic monuments decorated with tile work.

About the Author
Géza Fehérvári is Professor of Islamic Art and Archaeology at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.

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The world of pottery provides one of the defining themes of Islamic Art. This book presents the history and development of Islamic pottery through ninety selected vessels and tiles. This book is beautifully Illustrated with over 100 colour photographs, which include supplementary plates showing excavated kilns, kiln-wasters and Islamic monuments decorated with tile work.

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