Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness"
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCeramics10th century

Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness" is a ceramics Nishapur|Nishapur or Samarqand from Iran|Iran or present-day Uzbekistan created in 10th century using earthenware; white slip with incised black slip decoration under a transparent… measuring Diam. 10 13/16 in. (27.5 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumEarthenware; white slip with incised black slip decoration under a transparent glaze
DimensionsDiam. 10 13/16 in. (27.5 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1940
Date10th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Nishapur|Nishapur or Samarqand, Iran|Iran or present-day Uzbekistan. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness"?

Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness" is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness" created?

Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness" dates to 10th century.

What material is Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness" made from?

Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness" is crafted from earthenware; white slip with incised black slip decoration under a transparent glaze.

Where does Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness" originate?

Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness" originates from Iran|Iran or present-day Uzbekistan.

Is Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness" in the public domain?

Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "He who multiplies his words, multiplies his worthlessness" is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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