Download or read book Brasses Bronze and Silver written by Doris Behrens-Abouseiff and published by . This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collection of Islamic metalwork comprises nearly 1,000 objects from lands as far apart as Sicily and India, dating from the Sasanian period to the 19th century. It is especially noteworthy for the range of objects that are represented. While some are fine examples of well known types, many are unique in form or decoration.