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Exquisite metalwork from Arab and Mediterranean worlds, spanning centuries.
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Metalwork from the Arab World and the Mediterranean

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    340 pages

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    5 December 2026

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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
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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Metalwork from the Arab World and the Mediterranean by Doris Behrens-Abouseif - ISBN: 9780500971178
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Critics Review

‘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

About The Author

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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