Ca. 1000-1100 AD. A splendid pottery bowl of flaring form that enchants with its unparalleled beauty and masterful craftsmanship. The bowl's luminous surface is adorned with a stunning painting that showcases a stylised depiction of a bird with long, flowing wings, a slender body, and a long neck with a small head, evocative of a majestic peacock in all its glory. The bird is set against a dotted background that accentuates its exquisite form and adds depth to the composition. Bowls like this one were highly prized in the Islamic world and beyond for their opulence and sophistication. This bowl is not just an object of beauty but a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the artists and artisans of the Abbasid dynasty.Size: L:80mm / W:250mm ; 620gProvenance: Private London collection; ex. UK art market prior to 2000.