Seals and Talismans |
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| Author:
| Kalus, Ludvik |
| Series title: | The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-727611-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 1995 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $259.95 |
Book Description:
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The Nasser D Khalili Collection holds around 2,200 hardstone and metal seals. This volume publishes a photographic record and complete description of the majority of these items. The contributors analyze the employment of seals, both official and private, throughout the Islamic lands; the script and decoration found on them; the materials and techniques used in fabrication; and the existence of some intriguing forgeries.
The Nasser D Khalili Collection holds around 2,200 hardstone and metal seals. This volume publishes a photographic record and complete description of the majority of these items. The contributors analyze the employment of seals, both official and private, throughout the Islamic lands; the script and decoration found on them; the materials and techniques used in fabrication; and the existence of some intriguing forgeries.