METAL WORKS FROM THE ARAB WORLD AND THE MEDITERRANEAN

This volume presents vessels, fittings and other objects made in Syria, Egypt, Iraq and Yemen from the early Islamic period through to the end of the Ottoman era in the 19th century. The pieces include exquisite platters, serving-vessels, candlesticks and pen-boxe s produced for royal courts, but also many beautifully decorated bronze domestic items, such as bowls, lunch-boxes,doorknockers, buc kets and lamps.