As long as the #Superbowl is happening, we WILL use it as an opportunity to share some of our favourite 'super bowls' with you. Here are a few for you to feast your eyes on đŸ„ŁđŸ‘€

These bowls are from 11th-14th century Iran #SuperBowl2021
As long as the #Superbowl is happening, we WILL use it as an opportunity to share some of our favourite 'super bowls' with you. Here are a few for you to feast your eyes on These bowls are from 11th-14th century Iran #SuperBowl2021
As long as the #Superbowl is happening, we WILL use it as an opportunity to share some of our favourite 'super bowls' with you. Here are a few for you to feast your eyes on These bowls are from 11th-14th century Iran #SuperBowl2021
As long as the #Superbowl is happening, we WILL use it as an opportunity to share some of our favourite 'super bowls' with you. Here are a few for you to feast your eyes on These bowls are from 11th-14th century Iran #SuperBowl2021
As long as the #Superbowl is happening, we WILL use it as an opportunity to share some of our favourite 'super bowls' with you. Here are a few for you to feast your eyes on These bowls are from 11th-14th century Iran #SuperBowl2021
What’s that? You want to see a really old #superbowl ? We can help with that.

This white slip bowl is from Bronze-age Cyprus, and is almost 3,000 years old...
A colourful #superbowl ? No problem.

This striking bulb bowl with purple and blue glazes comes from Song Dynasty China (AD960–1279). It was made in Jun kilns, one of the Five Great Kilns of the dynasty.
A geometric #superbowl ? We’ve got you.

This earthenware bowl features an eight-pointed star with pseudo-kufic inscription, and comes from 10th-11th century Iran.
A #superbowl that is also
....a horse?! Hold onto your hats.

This cast bronze bowl is from 5th-3rd century BC India.
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This miniature Bucchero ware bowl is from Orvieto, Italy, and dates back to the Etruscan period (c. 700–100 BC).

It's only 4 centimetres tall, but it's still a #superbowl .
A #superbowl that is also a fancy bird? Okay, if you say so.

This tureen and cover was made by Worcester Porcelain Factory in 1756. Tureens are deep covered dishes for serving soups and stews đŸ„Ł
A #superbowl that has seen better days, but is hanging in there? We've got one of those, too.
We could go on, but we'll spare you.

Happy #SuperBowl Sunday, everyone!
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