Ancient Nishapur Bowl
Ancient Nishapur Bowl
Item Number: 10199
$950.00
| Period: | Circa 10th - 12th century CE |
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| Dimensions: | 3 1/4"(8 cm) high x 9"(23 cm) wide |
| Material: | Glazed Pottery |
| Condition: | Two very small chips in the band of Kufic and two on the exterior upper rim |
| Region: | Northwest present day Iran |
| Provenance: | Acquired by present owner in England from an old English collection |
Description
Decorated Nishapur bowl. An excellent condition example of an ancient Islamic bowl with two cheerful seated figures gesturing in the center. Kufic script in a one inch wide band around the rim.