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Near East, Persia (Iran), Nishapur, ca. 10th century CE. One of my favorites! An elegant, large ceramic bowl with a wide disc base and flaring walls. The decoration is sparing - a band of Kufic script around the interior and a stylized bird on a branch in tondo - painted in a deep black manganese-based pigment against a creamy white glazed background. The script is a repetition of a prayer - "Barakah", literally "blessing" or "increase in something". Kufic is the earliest form of Arabic calligraphy, used as the main script to copy the Qur'an until the 11th century. It was used on Seljuk coins, monuments, pottery, and jewelry. Indeed, the outstanding Kufic calligraphy that decorates the walls of the Alhambra features repeated instances of "Barakah". Size: 10.25" W x 3.25" H (26 cm x 8.3 cm) Provenance: Royal Athena, New York, USA collection; ex-Christie’s, London, UK, April 1989 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #151618