Bowl with Repeating Inscription, "Oh, Abundant!"

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

The tadpole-like design in the center is sometimes doubled, resembling a yang-yin motif. Seldom does a bowl of such high quality have a repeating inscription. Although the decipherment is uncertain it may exclaim: "O abundant!" (lit., "O Milk-filled!").

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 9th century

Medium

Earthenware; white slip with black slip decoration under transparent glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1938