Bidspirit auction | A NISHAPUR SLIP-PAINTED EARTHENWARE BOWL

A NISHAPUR SLIP-PAINTED EARTHENWARE BOWL - Nishapur, or Central Asia, Ca. 11th - 12th century AD . An earthenware bowl of shallow form with a slightly everted rim. The interior is finely decorated in manganese black and a red slip on a cream ground. The central field features an elegant Kufic inscription executed with fluid calligraphic strokes. A continuous geometric band encircles the composition near the rim, creating a harmonious balance within the design. This type of slip-painted ware reflects the refined artistic sensibilities of the Samanid period, combining calligraphy with abstraction in a minimalist yet striking aesthetic.Size: 360mm x 70mm; Weight: 1.94kgProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional.