An unusual Safavid underglaze-painted pottery bowl Persia, possibly Kubachi, 17th Century of shallow rounded form on a short foot with a large flattened rim, decorated underglaze in green, blue and red with black outline on a white ground with leafy tendrils and frilled foliage issuing from a central bud to well, the exterior with three concentric bands 32.4 cm. diam. Footnotes: Important Notice to Buyers Some countries, e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian), Syrian or Afghan origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * R * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing