A minai pottery bowl, Iran, 11th century, of conical form on short foot, painted to the centre with a seated figure in cobalt blue and red enamels, within a border of kufic inscriptions, the exterior bearing a calligraphic inscription in black, 17.5cm diameter Provenance: Acquired by the present vendor from the collection of Rolf Lampa (b. 1922) Repaired from break, restoration throughout