Ceramics from Islamic Lands
2nd in the T&H series about The al-Sabah Collection, this book is a comprehensive history of ceramics from Islamic lands. With detailed descriptions of over 400 objects, 900 colour photos, this great private collection is able to portray the unfolding story of Islamic pottery over its fascinating thousand-year history. It was awarded ‘Outstanding Academic Title’ from Choice.
Water Jug Filters at Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah
A study of Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah collection of Water Jug Filters and seals that were used to cool drinking water in the summer in Egypt and other eastern provinces. This study is divided in two parts. The first part accentuates the importance of the city of Fustat, and the second discusses the window collection at DAI.
TOMBSTONES in Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
This 1989 study of Islamic tombstones held in The al-Sabah Collection provides extensive information about the documentative nature of such pieces. The book also looks at the historic significance, intrinsic beauty and the craftsmanship involved in creating each tombstone.
