Ex-Forger Attempts To Recreate An Islamic Bottle by News Desk

Oxford historian Dr. Janina Ramirez challenges ex-forger Shaun Greenhalgh with his most difficult task yet: carving an Islamic bottle out of rock crystal in the style of the 10th-century Egyptian Fatimids. Rock crystal is notoriously fragile, and sourcing the right quantities is almost impossible. However, the real problems begin when the carving starts... https://muslimheritage.com/islamic-bottle-forgery/