12th-13th century AD. A ceramic bowl with conical body and foot; interior with band of decoration to the rim above frieze of foliate motifs; the outer face with scrollwork to the upper body; all painted in black and glazed blue; large areas of iridescence all over. 209 grams, 13.8cm (5 1/2"). From the collection of an American lady living in London; acquired before 2000.