Bidspirit auction | A POLYCHROME POTTERY FIGURE OF

A POLYCHROME POTTERY FIGURE OF A COW, CENTRAL ASIA, 8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D. - Central Asia, Ca. 8th-10th century AD A polychrome pottery figure of a cow with a thick body supported by four sturdy legs with pronounced hooves. The animal's head capped by a pair of horns features incised staring eyes, a long snout with open nostrils, and drilled mouth. Each side of the body is decorated with brown and red abstract motifs and adorned with handles with suspension loops. L:16.5cm, W:13. 2cm, weight: 555g Provenance: Private London collection of Early Islamic Art - M.A.; formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1980s.