Bidspirit auction | A SAMANID SLIP-PAINTED CALLIGRAPHIC POTTERY

A SAMANID SLIP-PAINTED CALLIGRAPHIC POTTERY JUG, NISHAPUR OR SAMARKAND 10TH CENTURY - With rounded body and flaring conical mouth on short foot, a simple handle linking the mouth and body, decorated with bold, black eastern kufic inscriptions to the body and around the rim. Height: 18 cm.