Dimensions: Height 9,5 cm Wide 21,5 cm Depth 21,5 cm
Weight: 381 grams
Shallow ceramic bowl covered in a cream-colored glaze and decorated with concentric bands of stylized Islamic inscriptions rendered in brown and olive tones. The interior is centered by a geometric rosette surrounded by scrolling motifs and calligraphic ornament, while the broad rim carries an elegant frieze of cursive script. The exterior features simple painted decoration beneath the glaze.
The bowl belongs to the long tradition of Islamic glazed ceramics in which calligraphy served as both ornament and bearer of symbolic meaning. Such vessels were produced throughout the medieval Middle East, particularly in Persia and neighboring regions, where inscriptional decoration became a defining feature of ceramic production. The decorative program reflects the enduring influence of earlier Seljuk prototypes while exhibiting the more fluid and ornamental character associated with later medieval Islamic wares.
With glaze wear, surface abrasion, and minor losses consistent with age.