This book explores the great diversity and range of Islamic culture through one of the finest collections in the world. Published to coincide with the historic reopening of the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum's Islamic Art Department, it presents nearly three hundred masterworks created in the rich tradition of the Islamic faith and culture. The Metropolitan's renowned holdings range chronologically from the origins of Islam in the 7th century through the 19th century, and geographically from as far west as Spain to as far east as Southeast Asia.

An old, but still a highly important reference book in Arab Byzantine and Umayyad coinage. The book is a modern reprint, and is highly sought after by collectors and dealers who so scarcely come across it, especially when looking at coin descriptions that cite this work. This reprint also includes scans of the plates (coin photos).

Shows and describes examples of Persian calligraphy, glass, tile, pottery, lacquer, books, paintings, jewelry, textiles, sculpture, and architecture