Jug with calligraphic decoration, Syria, Raqqa, early 13th century Jug with a globular body on a truncated cone-shaped pedestal, topped by a wide cylindrical neck connected to the body by a curved handle. Siliceous ceramic with cobalt-blue painted decoration of a cursive Arabic inscription of formulas of wishes unfolding on the neck, the whole covered with a transparent glaze. Several collector's labels glued under the foot. Height: 15 cm Restorations, mainly on the handle and neck, strong iridescence, small chips.