Bowl

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The floriated kufic script used to decorate this bowl is especially well suited for writing on stone, wood, ceramics, or metal because of its angularity, and it developed freely since its early use in the ninth century. The inscription on this bowl, divided visually rather than following rules of grammar, reads: "Blessing and well-being to the owner."

Bowl, Earthenware; white slip with incised black slip decoration under transparent glaze

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Bowl, Earthenware; white slip with incised black slip decoration under transparent glaze
Bowl, Earthenware; white slip with incised black slip decoration under transparent glaze

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