Lot 5. A Samanid pottery bowl, Central Asia or North East Iran, 10th century; 10 ¼in. (26cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,800 (USD 1,534 - USD 2,300) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017.

Of conical form on short foot, the white interior with a loose black kufic inscription.

Christie's. Arts & Textiles of the Islamic & Indian Worlds, 28 April 2017, London, South Kensington