Bidspirit auction | A SAMANID STYLE CERAMIC BOWL

A SAMANID STYLE CERAMIC BOWL WITH KUFIC INSCRIPTION - Khurasan or Nishapur, Ca. 10th - 11th century AD. A ceramic bowl with minimalist decoration of a striking black Kufic inscription painted on a buff background inside the bowl. Calligraphic inscriptions were not only decorative but often carried proverbs or blessings, enhancing the bowl's cultural and aesthetic value. The refined simplicity and expressive script are characteristic of the Samanid period, highlighting the sophistication of early Islamic ceramic art.Size: 190mm x 70mm; Weight: 420gProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional.