Bowl with stylised bird , 9th century

It has been suggested that this may be a depiction of Cygnis, the Swan Constellation. The flowers on the neck would then represent three stars.
Original diam 26.7 cms
Museum of Islamic Art Berlin, Germany, Sam 1102

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