Bowl
Place of OriginNortheastern Iran or Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan
Dateapprox.900-1100
MaterialsEarthenware with painted slip decoration under glaze
DimensionsH. 4 in x Diam. 10 1/2 in, H. 10.2 cm x Diam. 26.7 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1837
DepartmentWest Asian Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 7
Inscribedal-baraka ("blessings")
More InformationA single inscription, the Arabic phrase al-baraka (blessings), covers most of this bowl’s interior. The inscription, while still readable, was exaggerated for the sake of overall design. It shows the trend toward abstracting script that is a key feature of Islamic design and artwork. The lines of kufic script mimic the woven pattern one would find in a basket.
This bowl has been restored by conservators to its original shape. Additions have been left uncolored to contrast with what is original.
approx. 1000-1100
approx. 900-1000
approx. 900-1000
approx. 900-1000
approx. 900-1000
approx. 900-1000
approx. 900-1000
approx. 900-1000
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approx. 1500-1550
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