Bowl with Calligraphic Design

Samanid dynasty (819-1005), 10th century · Iran

Earthenware, white slip with black slip decoration under a transparent glaze

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Gift of Harvey and Beth Plotnick

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