"Forgiveness, a Fragrance from Paradise" On this Nishabur earthenware plate, traces of art and wisdom intertwine. A white background, pure as noble thought, frames a Kufic inscription whose graceful rhythm delights the eye. The words seem to gather in concentric circles, whispering an eternal message: "Forgiveness is the virtue of Paradise-dwellers." Letters like branches of an ancient tree, with their gentle curves, plant seeds of generosity and magnanimity in the viewer's heart. The rim adorns crimson motifs - hues speaking of affection's warmth and kindness' tenderness. Among the calligraphic flourishes, fantastical creatures emerge as if animated to breathe life into these words. This masterpiece, now preserved in the Habib Anavian collection, is no mere pottery vessel; it's a window to the past, an echo of wisdom, and a reminder of what brings us closer to Paradise: forgiveness. &nbsp;

Forgiveness Plate

On the surface of this Nishabur earthenware plate, an intricate pattern of interlaced lines unfolds—crimson knots that, without beginning or end, continuously intertwine in perpetual motion. Inspired by the ancient tradition of geometric ornamentation, these motifs conceal within them a secret of timelessness and eternity. &nbsp;The colors narrate harmony and contrast. The dark background accentuates the crimson knots, while the delicate white tracery along the rim lends a balanced grace. This deliberate chromatic composition not only guides the viewer's gaze to the center of the design but also attests to the mastery of Nishabur's potters, who meticulously crafted this vessel with a blend of finesse and resilience. &nbsp;The plate's border is adorned with undulating waves—like an ever-flowing river, they immortalize the concept of dynamism and movement within the clay. The rhythmic dots encircling the edge lend coherence to the design, rescuing it from chaos. &nbsp;

Infinite knots

On the surface of this ancient plate, two intertwined birds are depicted, as if suspended in a celestial dance or whispering words of love. Their feathers, rendered in warm and vibrant hues—red, brown, green, and black—come to life beneath a translucent glaze, immortalized like traces of imagination and artistry. &nbsp;Geometric patterns and meticulous dotted lines lend a dreamlike quality to this piece, as if the Nishapuri potter carved not just a vessel, but a story—a tale of flight, companionship, and an unbreakable bond. &nbsp;In Persian culture, birds symbolize freedom, love, and divine messages. These two birds may embody life’s companions—two souls soaring together on the wings of joy and hope. &nbsp;Now housed in a private collection in Berlin, this plate is more than mere earthenware; it is a narrative that has traversed centuries to still whisper tales of beauty and tenderness to the soul. &nbsp;

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