Bowl with Eagle 975 - 1025

This 10th-century ceramic bowl by Muslim Ibn al-Dahhan, a prominent potter from the late 10th and early 11th centuries, is an excellent example of early Islamic pottery. The bowl, which is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, features a striking image of a stylized eagle in the center, surrounded by intricate patterns and designs. The use of incising, a technique where the surface of the clay is cut with a sharp tool to create a pattern, is a hallmark of the artist's work.