A Large Byzantine Shipwreck Bowl with White Slip-Painted Decoration, ca. 9th - 12th century CE Writing and Manuscripts A typical Luristan horse-bit consists

A typical Luristan horse-bit consists of a rigid mouthpiece and a pair of cheekpieces

set on a wooden stretcher

offering a contemporary twist that enhances its elegance and wearability while conserving the ancient beauty of the piece

Maya kings and queens might give them to local governors

A Large Byzantine Shipwreck Bowl with White Slip-Painted Decoration, ca. 9th - 12th century CE Writing and Manuscripts A typical Luristan horse-bit consistsThis large terracotta bowl with sloping sides and a base foot ring offers a fascinating glimpse into maritime trade and daily life during the Byzantine period. It is decorated with a white slip painted geometric design, typical of Byzantine ceramic artistry. Part of the design is obscured by marine encrustation, as is the exterior, a result of long term submergence in saltwater as part of a shipwreck. This piece embodies the historical and cultural