Magic Bowl and an Ostrakon

9th–10th century

Not on view

This fragment appears to be written in a local variant of Pahlavi, the ancient script of the Persian language, which remained in use, beside Arabic, at least until the 10th century, especially in Zoroastrian circles. This fragment seems to provide evidence of Nishapur's non-Muslim population.

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Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

Provenance

Title:
Magic Bowl and an Ostrakon
Date:
9th–10th century
Geography:
Excavated in Iran, Nishapur
Medium:
Earthenware; painted, unglazed
Dimensions:
H. 4 1/8 in. (10.4 cm)
W. 2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm)
D. 1/4 in. (0.7 cm)
Classification:
Ceramics
Credit Line:
Rogers Fund, 1940
Object Number:
40.170.140
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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