Chinese-Islamic studies have concentrated thus far on the arts of earlier periods with little or no mention of works from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). This book will focus on works of art from the late seventeenth century to the present day and bring to the reader's attention several new areas for consideration. For instance, the glass wares which were probably made for a local Chinese-Muslim clientele, illustrate a fascinating mixture of traditional Chinese and Muslim craft traditions. While the inscriptions on them can be related directly to the mosque lamps of the Arab world, their form...