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Ralph Pinder-Wilson, Rudolf Abraham, Manijeh Bayani, Mitchel
Crites, Javad Golmohammadi
The monumental stone carvings in the Collection fall broadly within
two categories. The first includes an impressive array of carved
stones used in architectural decoration - from Ghaznavid marble
panels with arabesques and inscriptions to Mughal jali screens intricately
carved in marble and red sandstone. The second comprises tombstones
in a variety of shapes ans sizes from the Middle East, North Africa,
Iran, Turkey, Afghaistan and India.
Among the objects carved in wood are a signed and dated cenotaph
of the late 15th century from Mazandaran, in north-western Iran;
a pair of carved Mughal doors decorated with flowers in relief;
and a carved and painted pair from Morocco, decorated with geometric
designs.
Among the Saljuq works in stucco are a richly dressed figure carved
in high relief, and a sculpture of the head of a prince. Both retain
traces of painting.
Also included in this volune are glazed tiles illustrating the various
styles and techniques used in Islamic tile production from the 12th
to the 19th centuries. There are examples from Iran, Turkey, Syria
and Spain, as well as a large group from Multan.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ralph Pinder-Wilson was formerly Keeper, Department of Oriental
Antiquities, British Museum, London, and has made an outstanding
contribution to the study of the decorativre arts of Islam.
DETAILS
(to be published)
fully illustrated in colour; section on inscriptions with translations
35.5 x 25.5 cm
hardback with dust jacket (slipcased)
£89 $180
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