Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness", 10th century

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Bowl with Arabic Inscription, 'He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness', 10th century, Attributed to Iran or present-day Uzbekistan, Nishapur or Samarqand. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip with incised black slip decoration under a transparent glaze, Diam. 10 13/16 in. ( cm), Ceramics, A particularly fine example of the calligraphic ware produced in the Nishapur region, the simple black decoration on this white, slip-covered bowl is confined to four blocks of writing surrounding a central knot motif

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