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


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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