A SAMANID SLIP-PAINTED POTTERY BOWL, PERSIA, 10TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3002930

With flaring sides, decorated in olive green and red reserved on a white ground, with a frieze of kufic inscription centred on a roundel, with a central roundel enclosing a stylized bird against stippled contour panels. 37 cm. diam. 9.5 cm. height

CATALOGUE NOTE The inscription: 'God is with strength and safety' الله مع القوة والسلامة