Catalogue Of Arabic Glass Weights In The British Museum

By Stanley Lane-Poole and Reginald Stuart Poole

Book Overview

The ""Catalogue of Arabic Glass Weights in the British Museum"" is a comprehensive guide to the collection of Arabic glass weights held by the British Museum. Written by Stanley Lane-Poole, a renowned scholar of Islamic art and culture, this book provides a detailed analysis of each weight, including its size, shape, and inscriptions. The weights are organized by region and time period, allowing readers to easily compare and contrast the different styles and designs. In addition to the descriptions, the book also includes photographs and illustrations of the weights, as well as an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the collection. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Islamic art and technology, as well as those studying the history of weights and measures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432519751
• ISBN13: 9781432519759
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"