Sale 9934
London, South Kensington
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15 October 2004
Price realised
GBP 5,019
Estimate
A Nishapur deep conical bowl, north-east Iran, 10th century With almost vertical sides and short foot, the white ground with a band of elegant kufic inscription to the exterior -- 4 1/8in. (10.3cm.) high.
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