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A Nishapur Slip-painted Pottery Bowl Depicting a Seated Figure, Persia, 10th Century
H & H Gallery
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£12,500
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A Nishapur Slip-painted Pottery Bowl Depicting a Seated Figure, Persia, 10th Century

Pre 16th century
For Sale by H & H Gallery
Description

of conical form on a short foot, decorated in red, ochre and manganese on a cream ground with a seated figure holding a cup, the rim with rectangle motifs.

Diameter: 33.5cm, Height: 11cm

Provenance: Private UK Collection

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this Nishapur Slip Painted Bowl to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1187163
Dealers Internal Reference
H1396
Description
Of conical form on a short foot, decorated in red, ochre and manganese on a cream ground with a seated figure holding a cup, the rim with rectangle motifs.

Diameter: 33.5cm, Height: 11cm

Provenance: Private UK Collection

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this Nishapur Slip Painted Bowl to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187163
Dealers Internal Ref
H1396
H & H Gallery
H & H Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

European and islamic art

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A tenth-century Nishapur slip-painted earthenware bowl featuring a central seated figure holding a vessel against a cream background.
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Archive I A tenth-century Nishapur slip-painted earthenware bowl featuring a central seated figure holding a vessel against a cream background.

A NISHAPUR SLIP-PAINTED POTTERY BOWL DEPICTING A SEATED FIGURE, PERSIA, 10TH CENTURY

Archive II A tenth-century Nishapur slip-painted earthenware bowl featuring a central seated figure holding a vessel against a cream background. View II
Archive III A tenth-century Nishapur slip-painted earthenware bowl featuring a central seated figure holding a vessel against a cream background. View III
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A tenth-century Nishapur slip-painted earthenware bowl featuring a central seated figure holding a vessel against a cream background.
A NISHAPUR SLIP-PAINTED POTTERY BOWL DEPICTING A SEATED FIGURE, PERSIA, 10TH CENTURY
Ref: SA1187163
A tenth-century Nishapur slip-painted earthenware bowl featuring a central seated figure holding a vessel against a cream background.
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Nishapur slip-painted pottery refers to ceramic vessels produced in the city of Nishapur in northeastern Persia during the ninth and tenth centuries, typically under the Samanid dynasty. These pieces are recognised for using coloured clay slips painted over a light engobe to create calligraphic, figural, or geometric designs under a clear lead glaze.

Early Islamic slipware was crafted using locally sourced earthenware clay, which was coated in an opaque white or cream slip. Pigments derived from natural minerals such as manganese, iron oxide, and chromite were applied for decoration prior to firing with a lead-based glaze coating.

Authentic 10th-century Nishapur ceramics feature characteristic buff earthenware bodies, craquelure across lead glazes, and distinct iconography such as stylised seated figures, calligraphic borders, or rim dashes. Scientific testing, including thermoluminescence (TL), is frequently employed to confirm the firing age of the ceramic fabric.

An antique Islamic ceramic bowl is best displayed as a standalone decorative art object on a bespoke acrylic stand, placement on a sideboard, or within a glass display cabinet. Its earthy palette complements neutral modern schemes, wood furnishings, and minimalist shelving.

Historical earthenware should be kept in a climate-controlled environment free from sudden humidity shifts. Dusting should be performed gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water immersion or chemical cleansers that may destabilise friable glazes or historic repairs.
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