A LARGE SAMARQAND POLYCHROME SLIP-PAINTED POTTERY BOWL, CENTRAL ASIA, 10TH CENTURY

A LARGE SAMARQAND POLYCHROME SLIP-PAINTED POTTERY BOWL, CENTRAL ASIA, 10TH CENTURY 

of deep rounded form on short foot, the cream slip decorated with bold pseudo-calligraphic inscriptions in dark brown, with burnt ochre knotted motifs and palmettes, simple rippled band around the outside rim, exterior plain

12.7cm. height; 33.5cm. diam.