Ca. 9th-10th century AD. A ceramic bowl, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and exquisite beauty of Islamic ceramic production in Nishapur. This stunning piece of art features a body that rises gracefully from a low foot and curves inward. The white slip painted onto the surface of the bowl creates a lustrous, opulent effect, accentuating the delicate green central dot and linear accents that adorn the cavetto. The precision and attention to detail evident in this work of art is a testament to the skilled hands that crafted it, and is a striking example of the artistic excellence that was achieved during the Islamic Golden Age. Nishapur, was a center of artistic production during the medieval Islamic period. The city's ceramic artists were celebrated for their mastery of a range of decorative techniques, including slip-painting, sgraffito, and incising. This bowl is a prime example of the type of exquisite artistry that was created in Nishapur during this period. For a similarly decorated bowl, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 40.170.161.Size: L:70mm / W:195mm ; 630gProvenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.