A Samanid slip-painted calligraphic pottery Bowl. Eastern Persia or Transoxiana, 10th Century. Photo Bonhams

with slightly rounded, flaring sides, decorated in black on a cream ground, the sides with three kufic inscriptions with a stylised floral motif in between, the base with a floral motif, the rim with three small triangular motifs ; 26 cm. diam. Lot 41. Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (€4,800 - 7,200) (US$ 6,300 - 9,500)

Bonhams. 24 Apr 2012 10:30 a.m. London, New Bond Street. Islamic and Indian Art