FINE BOWL WITH CALLIGRAPHIC DECORATION Central Asia, Samanid period, 10th century Clay pottery, truncated cone shape on a flat base, decorated with reddish and dark brown slip on a white background, broken and glued back together, small fillings. Diameter: 21.3 cm Registration form: Al-yumn al-da'im ("Eternal bliss") A Samanid Bowl with Calligraphic Decoration, Central Asia, 10th century