Two Samanid slip-painted pottery bowls Persia, 10th Century each of conical form on a short foot, decorated in cream and aubergine slip, the first with inscriptions in kufic; the second with a pseudo-inscriptions with avian lettering and geometric band to rim; each with stripe and arrow motifs to exterior and 'Bluett & Sons London' label to base the largest 21.5 cm. diam.(2) Footnotes: Provenance Formerly with Bluett and Sons, London. Formerly in the collection of Rolf Noskwith (1919-2017). Inscriptions: to walls, al-jud haris al-a'rad, 'Generosity is the guard to honour'; to well, barakah, 'Blessing'. 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 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