Lot Essay
The inscription, which is virtually complete, translates as "knowledge is an ornament for youth; intellect is a crown [made] of gold". This is a very appropriate sentiment for a bowl in this collection!
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TRANSOXIANA, 10TH CENTURY
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A SAMARKAND POTTERY CONICAL BOWL
TRANSOXIANA, 10TH CENTURY
On short foot, the white interior with a central interlace roundel forming a stellar pattern, the sides with an inverted very elegant kufic inscription verging on Eastern kufic, the interstices with occasional red dotted panels, a band of serrations around the rim, the exterior plain white, repaired, one small area of restoration
8in. (21.7cm.) diam.
TRANSOXIANA, 10TH CENTURY
On short foot, the white interior with a central interlace roundel forming a stellar pattern, the sides with an inverted very elegant kufic inscription verging on Eastern kufic, the interstices with occasional red dotted panels, a band of serrations around the rim, the exterior plain white, repaired, one small area of restoration
8in. (21.7cm.) diam.