Lot Essay
The inscription around this bowl reads: al-tadbir qabl al-'amal [yu'minu]ka min al-nadam (Prudence before action protects you from regret). This is a saying attributed to the Imam 'Ali.
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 an elegant black kufic inscription around the rim, the centre with a single small dot, the exterior plain, repaired breaks and areas of restoration
9in. (23cm.) diam.
CENTRAL ASIA OR NORTH EAST IRAN, 10TH CENTURY
Of conical form on short foot, the white interior with an elegant black kufic inscription around the rim, the centre with a single small dot, the exterior plain, repaired breaks and areas of restoration
9in. (23cm.) diam.
Provenance
UK collection since 1968
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
The dating of this lot is consistent with the result of CIRAM thermoluminescence test no. 1108-OA-263R-1.
Brought to you by
William Robinson
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