* A NISHAPUR POTTERY BOWL  PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION   North-East Iran, 10th century  Of hemispherical shape, on short circular foot, painted in yellow, green and black, the interior decorated with a central roundel with four hen-like birds, the cavetto with a calligraphic band in pseudo-Kufic script, a stylised lozenge and spiral decorative band below the rim, the exterior with drop-shaped designs alternated by striped triangles, 22.3cm diam. * Please note that this lot is subject to import VAT at a preferential rate of 5% on the Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on the Buyer's Premium.