Description
Islamic Samanid Ceramic Bowl
Sumanid Dynasty: Ca. 10th – 11th Century
Near East/ Central Asia, Iran and Afghanistan
Ex: Aiello collection, FL
Size is 15 by 5 inches.
The Islamic Samanid ceramic bowl, made in the 10th–11th century, is a beautiful example of early Islamic art from areas like Iran and Afghanistan. These bowls were made of clay, covered in a white coating, and painted with black or brown writing in a simple but elegant style. The writing, usually in Kufic script, often shared wise sayings or blessings. The Samanid Dynasty supported Persian culture and Islamic learning, which helped art like this grow. These bowls were both useful and meaningful, showing the mix of Islamic beliefs and Persian artistic style.
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