Bowl with Repeating Inscription, "Happiness"
The bowls is painted in a combination of yellow-staining and non-staining black. The inscription repeatedly wishes "happiness", and the form of its foliated terminals is typical of Nishapur.
Artwork Details
- Title: Bowl with Repeating Inscription, "Happiness"
- Date: 9th–10th century
- Geography: Attributed to Iran, Nishapur. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur
- Medium: Earthenware; white slip with "yellow-staining black" decoration under glaze
- Dimensions: H. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm)
Diam. 7 5/16 in. (18.5 cm) - Classification: Ceramics
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1939
- Object Number: 39.40.11
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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