Central Asia or Iran, Samanid, Nishapur, ca. 10th century CE. An impressive pottery bowl of conical form on a short ring foot. Boasting a lustrous burnish above a creamy white glaze, the interior of the beautiful dish is embellished by a single black striation that starts at the rim and stretches nearly all the way to the basin. The shimmering white glaze similarly adorns the exterior of the vessel, however it stops about 3/4 way down the body to leave red clay of the bottom of the bowl bare, creating a wonderful contrast in both texture and color. A stunning example from ancient Nishapur! Size: 9.5" in diameter x 3.75" H (24.1 cm x 9.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Toluca Lake, California, USA collection, acquired June 14, 2002; ex-Malter Galleries, Auction 80, The Gluck Collection, April 7, 2002, Lot 122

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#164382

Collection label near rim on interior. Walls expertly repaired from multiple large pieces with light restoration over break lines. Stable hairline fissure from rim to half-way down body. Expected light abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent.