Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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What is the meaning of the designs on this bowl? Travel to 10th century Iran in this week’s Masterpiece Minute podcast and discover the hidden message on this slip-painted bowl with calligraphic decoration. Hear how the distinct look of this piece was achieved, what the calligraphy communicates, and how epigraphic wares such as this reflect a cultural revival of the time and region.

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