Lot Essay
The inscription on the bowl reads al-hirs 'alaniyat al-faqr (greed is a sign of poverty). Another bowl with this inscription has sold in these Rooms, 29 April 2003, lot 6.
CENTRAL ASIA OR NORTH EAST IRAN, 10TH CENTURY
Details
A SAMANID POTTERY BOWL
CENTRAL ASIA OR NORTH EAST IRAN, 10TH CENTURY
Of conical form on short foot, the white interior with a strong kufic inscription around a small central dot, the exterior plain, areas of plaster make-up, repaired breaks
8¾in. (22.2cm.) diam.
CENTRAL ASIA OR NORTH EAST IRAN, 10TH CENTURY
Of conical form on short foot, the white interior with a strong kufic inscription around a small central dot, the exterior plain, areas of plaster make-up, repaired breaks
8¾in. (22.2cm.) diam.
Provenance
Formerly UK collection, since 1960s
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Brought to you by
Romain Pingannaud
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