Treasures of islam (large book)

The immense variety of objects included hearing compasses all the most important periods in the history of Islamic art from The 7th and 19th centuries and covers all major subject areas the arts of the book lacquer and oil paintings ceramics metal work arms and armor carpets and textiles architectural ornament decorative arts and Islamic coinage the largest section devoted to the arts of the book includes superb examples of the finest calligraphy illustrated to manuscripts and miniatures ever painted in the Islamic world most were created for the great princes and rulers amongst the contributing authors are professor all the grammar from Harvard University and Dr a. As. Melikian-chirvani. Retail price was $80 in asking half of that $40