Bowl with Kufic Inscription
- Medium: Ceramic; earthenware, turquoise glaze and luster overglaze painting
- Geographical Locations:
- Dates: 11th-12th century
- Dynasty: Fatimid
- Period: Fatimid
- Collections: Arts of the Islamic World
- Museum Location:
This item is on view in Arts of the Islamic World, 2nd Floor - Accession Number: 2000.40
- Credit Line: Gift of the Asian Art Council; purchased with funds given by the Mark and Anla Cheng Kingdon Foundation and an anonymous donor; Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, by exchange
- Image: Installation, CUR.2000.40.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2008
Luster ceramics are decorated with metallic glazes imitating precious metals. They are among the most celebrated and prized examples of Islamic pottery. This magnificent lusterware bowl from a recently discovered site is remarkable for its pristine condition, superb glaze, elegant form, and fine decoration. The interior is embellished with a graceful Arabic inscription in the center reading baraka (blessings) and a band of pseudo-calligraphic script around the walls.
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