Persian Glass

A gorgeously illustrated collection of historic Persian glassware and objects, dating as far back as 300 B.C. — professor emeritus Shinji Fukai demonstrates the prevalence of ancient Persian glassmaking on Asia and the world at large, with 1000-year-old examples in Japan matching identically to objects uncovered in the present day Iranian highlands. Featuring many color plates and detailed technical illustrations, smartly designed and typeset.