Inkwell with Crosses, 10th century, Found Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; polychrome decoration under transparent glaze (buff ware), H. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm), Ceramics, This inkwell preserves a small ball inside that was probably used to stir the ink it once held. The color scheme of this object is typical of the buff ware group, but the main decorative motif—a cross-like symbol—is not
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