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The drawing of the bird in flight in the center, which is typical of Samanid Nishapur, is something between the representation of an animal and a calligraphic composition. The flowered open wings are echoed in the inscriptional band all around, creating a simple but extremely effective arrangement.
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Title: Bowl
Date: 9th–10th century
Geography: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur
Medium: Earthenware; white slip, decoration in black, glazed
Dimensions:
H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Diam. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1939
Object Number: 39.40.69
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