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June 18, 2026Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies

MARGARET S. GRAVES: Invisible Hands: Fabrication, Forgery, and the Art of Islamic Ceramics . Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2026. 344 pp. ISBN 978 0 69127974 9.

Franziska Kabelitz

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The aim is to explore the interplay between authenticity and imitation in the production of Islamic ceramics.
Literature review of historical contexts around Islamic ceramics.
Analysis of key examples of fabrication and forgery in the art.
Discussion of the cultural implications and meanings behind these practices.
Uncovers the evolving perceptions of authenticity in Islamic art.
Highlights how forgery can reflect broader cultural narratives.
Demonstrates the artistic practices involved in creating both authentic and forged pieces.

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Book examines the cultural significance of fabrication and forgery in Islamic ceramics, highlighting artistic practices.

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Franziska Kabelitz (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a36324adb0793dc1a538feb https://doi.org/10.1017/s0041977x26101190

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