Metalwork from the Arab World and the Mediterranean
- Paperback
340 pages
- Release Date
5 December 2026
Summary
‘Outstanding … a valuable addition to the literature on Islamic art’ Asia - Art - Culture
Metalwork from the Arab World and the Mediterranean presents vessels, fittings and other objects from the early Islamic period through to the end of the Ottoman era in the nineteenth century. All drawn from the unparalleled al-Sabah Collection, the pieces include exquisite platters, serving-vessels, candlesticks and pen-boxes produced for royal courts, but also many beautifully decorated bronze d…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500971178 |
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| ISBN-10: | 050097117X |
| Author: | Doris Behrens-Abouseif |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 340 |
| Release Date: | 5 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 1.66kg |
| Dimensions: | 219mm x 276mm |
| Series: | The al-Sabah Collection |
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‘Outstanding … a valuable addition to the literature on Islamic art’ - Asia – Art – Culture
‘Put together with dedication and passion over decades … They could not have chosen a greater scholar than Doris Behrens Abouseif for this volume. Beautifully illustrated … both an introduction to a fascinating subject and an enduring work of reference’ - British Museum Magazine
Doris Behrens-Abouseif
Doris Behrens-Abouseif is Professor Emerita at SOAS, University of London, and previously held the Nasser D. Khalili Chair of Islamic Art and Archaeology at SOAS. Her extensive publications explore a broad spectrum of socio-cultural and art historical topics, with a particular emphasis on Egypt and Syria. Her research spans the periods from Late Antiquity and the early Islamic era up to the 19th century, encompassing architecture, urbanism, material culture, and the decorative arts.
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