Bowl with Arabic Proverb, James Tassie, late 10th–11th century
Bowl with Arabic Proverb, late 10th–11th century, Probably made in present-day Uzbekistan, Samarqand, Earthenware; white slip with polychrome slip decoration under transparent glaze, H. 4 3/8 in. ( cm), Ceramics, This large bowl is decorated with a calligraphic design reading “Forbearance is at first bitter to the taste, but in the end sweeter than honey. Blessing.” Arabic proverbs appearing on slip-painted ware from Nishapur and Samarqand often reference the social codes and moral etiquette of the period, which included a strong emphasis on hospitality and generosity, and sometimes allude their use as functional objects
Size: 2960px × 3330px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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