A Survey of Persian Handicraft

Gluck, Jay; Sumi Hiramoto Gluck; Carl J. Penton (eds.). A Survey of Persian Handicraft. Tehran New York London Ashiya: Bank Melli Iran, 1977. First edition. Small Folio. 416pp., 1 folding map. Original blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Light yellow endpapers. Vignette on half-title. Frontispiece color photograph. A pictorial introduction to the contemporary folk Arts and Art Crafts of modern Iran. Outstanding collection of color and b/w photographic reproductions of ceramics, glass ware, gold and silver ware, jewelry, textiles, baskets, woodwork, musical instruments, and painted objects with photographs and description of creative process. Laid in folding map of Iranian provinces and cities with index. Binding somewhat rubbed with light wear along edges. Block age-toned lightly not affecting images. Binding and interior in overall good+ to very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (36665) $95