Nishapur Glazed Buffware Bowl. Central Asia, 11th century A.D. With broad mouth, indented ring below the rim to the exterior, low flared foot, vertical painted motifs to the exterior, horizontal band of calligraphic text to interior around tondo with bird motif. 885 grams, 24 cm (9 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Dubai, 2001. Ex central London gallery.