Lot Essay
The inscription repeats the word al-hurr (The free man) which is probably the beginning of a saying attributed to 'Ali often found on similar wares.
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NORTH EAST IRAN, 10TH CENTURY
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A NISHAPUR CONICAL POTTERY BOWL
NORTH EAST IRAN, 10TH CENTURY
The slip-painted white interior with bold sepia kufic inscription, a small dot in the centre, the exterior plain white, glaze partly degraded, some repaired breaks
8½in. (21.5cm.) diam.
NORTH EAST IRAN, 10TH CENTURY
The slip-painted white interior with bold sepia kufic inscription, a small dot in the centre, the exterior plain white, glaze partly degraded, some repaired breaks
8½in. (21.5cm.) diam.
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.