Bowl with Arabic Inscription, 'Blessing, prosperity, well-being, happiness', late 10th–11th century, Made in present-day Uzbekistan, probably Samarqand. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip with polychrome slip decoration under transparent glaze, Max Diam. 14 in. (35.6 cm), Ceramics, Many ceramics from the Nishapur region are decorated with calligraphy. The writing on these objects often relates to their use (i.e., 'Eat with appetite') or repeat a familiar proverb. The writing on this bowl expresses good wishes for the owner: 'Blessing, felicity, prosperity, well-being, happiness
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Bowl, Arabic Inscription, Blessing, prosperity, well, happiness, late 10th–11th century, present-day Uzbekistan, Samarqand, Excavated, Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware, white slip, polychrome slip decoration under transparent glaze, Max Diam, 14, 35.6 cm, Ceramics, ceramics, Nishapur region, decorated, calligraphy, writing, objects, relates, e, Eat, appetite, repeat, familiar proverb, bowl expresses, good, wishes, owner, felicity
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