Bowls with Repeating Inscription, "Blessing"

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late 9th–early 10th century · Earthenware; black slip with white slip decoration under transparent glaze · Islamic Art

In contrast to the many examples that feature black writing on a white ground, this calligraphic bowl is one of a smaller group made with white slip decoration on a black slip ground. In this case, the flourishes at the tops of the letters make them almost look like the birds found on numerous Nishapur ceramics.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 9th–early 10th century

Medium

Earthenware; black slip with white slip decoration under transparent glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1937