Footed Bowl, mid 13th century

This footed bowl was found in China, probably exported there soon after production. It is decorated with an inscription repeating the Arabic word al-alim ('the learned') and with large lotus flowers contained within roundles.
British Museum, London, UK. 1924,0125.1

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