Persian Ceramics: From the Collections of the Asian Art Museum

by Aimee Froom, Kaz Tsuruta, Forrest McGill

With dozens of stunning ceramic works drawn from the Asian Art Museum's collection and a wealth of historical information, Persian Ceramics provides an introduction to the ceramic art of Persia (modern day Iran), one of the world's greatest and most influential artistic traditions.

Surprisingly well-preserved ancient works represent a range of cultures and functions dating from 4000 BCE to 600 BCE. Later the advent of Islam brought colorfully...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0939117444
• ISBN13: 9780939117444
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.4" x 9.9"