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Bowl
approx.900-1100
Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, United States
A single inscription, the Arabic phrase al-baraka (blessings), covers most of this bowl’s interior. The inscription, while still readable, was exaggerated for the sake of overall design. It shows the trend toward abstracting script that is a key feature of Islamic design and artwork. The lines of kufic script mimic the woven pattern one would find in a basket.
This bowl has been restored by conservators to its original shape. Additions have been left uncolored to contrast with what is original.
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Details
- Title: Bowl
- Date Created: approx.900-1100
- Location Created: Northeastern Iran or Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan
- Physical Dimensions: H. 4 in x Diam. 10 1/2 in, H. 10.2 cm x Diam. 26.7 cm
- Rights: Public Domain
- Medium: Earthenware with painted slip decoration under glaze
- Credit Line: Asian Art Museum, The Avery Brundage Collection, B60P1837
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