Top-down view of a round, turquoise-glazed ceramic bowl. The dark blue center contains swirling black curved shapes. A continuous band of black Arabic script encircles the inner wall, bordered by a dark, patterned rim.

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Bowl

Maker Syrian (Raqqa)

DateSeljuk period (late 12th - mid 13th century CE)

Place of originSyria, Asia

MediumEarthenware with underglaze decoration

Dimensions3 7/8 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (9.8 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin

Object number1994.5.4

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ASIAN

Visual DescriptionTop-down view of a round, turquoise-glazed ceramic bowl. The dark blue center contains swirling black curved shapes. A continuous band of black Arabic script encircles the inner wall, bordered by a dark, patterned rim.

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