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This survey of Islamic glass is based on the al-Sabah collection in Kuwait. The work provides close attention to 250 of the glass objects while the remainder are described without discussion. Objects are included from the late 6th century to the 19th century.

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'Likely to become the key text on this subject … essential reading for scholars of Islamic art' - Reference Reviews
'A remarkable publication … clear and informative' - Antiques Diary

Table of Contents
Preface by Shaikha Hussah al-Sabah Introduction Chapter 1: A Transitional Period: The Legacy of Roman and Sasanian Glass (c. late 6th-early 10th century) Chapter 2: The Early Period (c. late 7th-11th century): Stained Glass; Glass with Cut Decoration Chapter 3: Continuity Over Time: Undecorated Glass; Glass with Applied Decoration; Glass with Mould-Blown Patterns; Glass with Impressed Patterns; Glass with Mavered Trails Chapter 4: The Era of Great Enamelled and Gilded Glass (c. 13-14th century) Chapter 5: The Revival of Glass in the Islamic World: The European Connection (c. 17-19th century) Appendix: Table of Concordance of Inventory Numbers and Catalogue Numbers Bibliography - Index

Glass from Islamic Lands

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      Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Published 4 March 2002
      ISBN-13 9780500976074
      978-0500976074
      ISBN-10 0500976074
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This survey of Islamic glass is based on the al-Sabah collection in Kuwait. The work provides close attention to 250 of the glass objects while the remainder are described without discussion. Objects are included from the late 6th century to the 19th century.

      Trade Review
      'Likely to become the key text on this subject … essential reading for scholars of Islamic art' - Reference Reviews
      'A remarkable publication … clear and informative' - Antiques Diary

      Table of Contents
      Preface by Shaikha Hussah al-Sabah Introduction Chapter 1: A Transitional Period: The Legacy of Roman and Sasanian Glass (c. late 6th-early 10th century) Chapter 2: The Early Period (c. late 7th-11th century): Stained Glass; Glass with Cut Decoration Chapter 3: Continuity Over Time: Undecorated Glass; Glass with Applied Decoration; Glass with Mould-Blown Patterns; Glass with Impressed Patterns; Glass with Mavered Trails Chapter 4: The Era of Great Enamelled and Gilded Glass (c. 13-14th century) Chapter 5: The Revival of Glass in the Islamic World: The European Connection (c. 17-19th century) Appendix: Table of Concordance of Inventory Numbers and Catalogue Numbers Bibliography - Index

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