A MINA'I CERAMIC BOWL, PERSIA, CIRCA 1200

of rounded form on a slightly everted foot with everted foliate rim, the white interior painted in a variety of overglaze enamel colours with a central horseman within a band of further horsemen interspersed with foliate motifs, a band of pseudo-kufic below the rim, the exterior with a naskh inscription band

breaks throughout with associated restoration, holes to cavetto from support rivets, as viewed
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

inscriptions

Inner, repetition of one word, undeciphered

Outer, a Persian quatrain followed by:

'izz baqa li-sa [hibihi]

'Glory and Long-life to its owner'