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A NISHAPUR POTTERY BOWL
NORTH EAST PERSIA, 10TH CENTURY
Of rounded form on short foot, the interior with a central manganese roundel containing a white floral spray within a broad band of brick-red plaiting, the sides with a central red band of stylised white kufic calligraphy between pale yellow and white rope-motif and dotted stripes, the exterior with a simple broad band of rope-motif, slight rim chips, glaze remarkably well preserved
7¾in. (19.7cm.) diam.
NORTH EAST PERSIA, 10TH CENTURY
Of rounded form on short foot, the interior with a central manganese roundel containing a white floral spray within a broad band of brick-red plaiting, the sides with a central red band of stylised white kufic calligraphy between pale yellow and white rope-motif and dotted stripes, the exterior with a simple broad band of rope-motif, slight rim chips, glaze remarkably well preserved
7¾in. (19.7cm.) diam.