Lot 27. A Samanid conical pottery bowl, Central Asia or North East Iran, 10th century. Estimate GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000 (USD 38,550 - USD 53,970). Price realised GBP 43,250 (USD 66,648) © Christie's Images Ltd 2011

Rising from a flat foot to conical sides, the white interior with strong black kufic inscription, single dot to centre, exterior in plain white, repaired breaks - 10 7/8in. (27.8cm.) diam.