Islamic Art, Moroccan Pottery, Fes Ceramic, Calligraphy, Arabic Poetry, Antara Ibnou Chadad, Al Mutanabbi English Large Moroccan Epigraphic Bowl (30 cm) – Arabic Poetic Anthology: Antara & Al-Mutanabbi Please read to the end, very important. ​Description ​Origin: Morocco (Fez). Period: Mid-20th Century (Classical tradition). Materials: Earthenware, white tin-glaze, manganese oxide decoration (brownish-black). Dimensions: Diameter: 30 cm. Height 6 cm Condition: Good overall condition with a beautiful authentic patina. Minor chips on the rim (as shown in photos), consistent with age and traditional craftsmanship. ​Artistic & Literary Analysis: ​This exceptional 30 cm bowl features a dense "all-over" calligraphic decor. Unlike mass-produced items, this piece is a sophisticated work of art, paying tribute to two giants of Classical Arabic literature: ​Antara Ibn Shaddad (Pre-Islamic Era): The bowl displays famous verses from his Mu'allaqa (The Hanging Odes), celebrating bravery and honor: ​فَإذَا ظُلِمتُ فَإنّ ظُلمِيَ باسِلٌ مُرٌّ مَذاقَتُـهُ كَطَعـمِ العَـلقَمِ ​"And if I am oppressed, my oppression is valiant / Bitter in taste, like the flavor of the colocynth (Al-Alqam)." ​Al-Mutanabbi (Abbasid Era): It features one of his most iconic verses regarding the power of his poetry: ​"Even the blind have seen my literature / And my words have reached the ears of the deaf." الذي نظَر الأعمى إلى أدبي وأسْمَعَت كلماتي مَن بهِ صَمَمُ ​Symbolic Detail: The word "Al-Khayl" الخيل (The Horse) is calligraphed as a central motif, acting as a link between the knight-poet Antara and Al-Mutanabbi’s famous connection to the desert and its steeds. The horse is one of the most powerful and multifaceted symbols. It transcends its role as a mere animal, serving as a profound metaphor for the Bedouin's ideal life : Chivalry, Heroism, and Valor,Pride and Aristocratic Status, Speed, Power, and Grace, Loyalty and Companionship, The Symbiotic Ideal (Self-Expression), Fertility and Life. The middle of the bowl lines are from the famous Mu'allaqah of Antarah ibn Shaddad, addressing his beloved Abla : هَلّا سَأَلتِ الخَيلَ يا اِبنَةَ مالِكٍ إِن كُنتِ جاهِلَةً بِما لَم تَعلَمي إِذ لا أَزالُ عَلى رِحالَةِ سابِحٍ نَهدٍ تَعاوَرُهُ الكُماةُ مُكَلَّمِ طَوراً يُجَرَّدُ لِلطِعانِ وَتارَةً يَأوي إِلى حَصدِ القَسِيِّ عَرَمرَمِ (ibnat Malik). He tells her that if she is ignorant of his bravery, she should ask the horses and warriors who witness his constant, fearless fighting on a powerful stallion, alternating between direct spear combat and charging against heavily armored troops. ​This exceptional 30 cm bowl features a dense "all-over" calligraphic decor. Unlike mass-produced items, this piece is a sophisticated work of art, paying tribute to two giants of Classical Arabic literature. The bol will be well packed and insured for any damage during delivery.