Cobalt and Lustre, The First Centuries of Islamic Pottery, by Ernst J Grube, from the Nasser D Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, volume IX. Collection edited by Julian Raby and published by the Nour Foundation in association with Azimuth Editions and Oxford University Press. ISBN 0197276075. 348pp.
Fantastic production profusely illustrated in colour. Focuses on the beauty of early Muslim potters, of which the Collection holds some of the finest and most interesting examples known, including unique treasures. The collection is particularly rich in Saljuq lusterwares of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries AD, and in the pottery of the Timurid period.
Book and dustjacket are in Fine condition. No damage, genuinely as new. Comes complete with slipcase which shows some shelf wear and some scratches. Slipcase is intact and not torn.
Fine book, Fine dustjacket, VG slipcase.
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