Bowl with a mounted soldier, 10th century, Nishapur, Eastern Persia. Christes Lot 203, 2002AD..

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Bowl with a mounted soldier, 10th century, Nishapur, Eastern Persia
Christes Lot 203, 2002AD.

SALE 6628, LOT 203, 2002AD
A NISHAPUR POTTERY BOWL
NORTH EAST IRAN, 10TH CENTURY
Price realised GBP 2,151

A NISHAPUR POTTERY BOWL
North East Iran, 10th century
Of hemispherical form on short foot, the interior painted under the glaze in green, yellow and brown with the central figure of a warrior on a horse, his vanquished enemy on the ground beneath him, with animals and birds in the background and with three partial kufic inscriptions, the exterior with simple leaf-pattern, repaired clean breaks, some areas of restoration.
8¾in. (22.4cm.) diameter
Source: Christes

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Bowl with a mounted soldier, 10th century, Nishapur, Eastern PersiaChristes Lot 203, 2002AD.

Bowl with a mounted soldier, 10th century, Nishapur, Eastern Persia
Christes Lot 203, 2002AD.