Lot Essay
The inscription translates:
"The free man is free even if he is touched by harm".
"The free man is free even if he is touched by harm".
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CENTRAL ASIA, 10TH CENTURY
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A SAMARKAND CONICAL POTTERY BOWL
Central Asia, 10th century
The white ground with a very clearly written kufic inscription around the sides, a small dot in the centre, the exterior plain, repaired clean breaks, slight staining under glaze
8¾in. (22.3cm.) diam.
Central Asia, 10th century
The white ground with a very clearly written kufic inscription around the sides, a small dot in the centre, the exterior plain, repaired clean breaks, slight staining under glaze
8¾in. (22.3cm.) diam.
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