the two birds plate

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.