With solid splayed foot, globular body with encircling underglaze grove on shoulder, cylindrical neck and handle. Circa 1st - 3rd BCE. 6" high. Minor chips on lip and encrustations due to age, but in good condition.
Ancient Persian Sgraffiato Bowl from Medieval Nishapur Iran (9th - 10th Century CE) the richest oasis and chief city of the eastern province of Khorasan, situated along the Silk Road. In colors of green, brown and cream with geometric and floral patterns. Professionally repaired from original pieces this magnificent bowl now in excellent condition. 12 1/4" diameter. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Islamic World, 1987, fig. 12 p. 24.ISBN 0-87099-461-1
Two Bamyan Ceramic Bowls (Ancient Afghanistan circa 12th - 13th Century CE $1,200 EACH, and One Bamyan Ceramic Saucer $800. Bamyan is famous for the ancient Buddhas that stood for almost two millennia until dynamited by the Taliban in 2001. All approximately 6" diameter, some wear and chips due to age but in good condition.
Astarte the Israelite Goddess of Fertility, Cream colored clay goddess with large ears, pointed nose and expressive eyes, conical breasts and primitive drapery. Hands missing and small chip on frontal base. Ancient Asia Minor (Syria/Turkey), 2nd Millennium B.C.E. On custom base, 4 3/4" high (without base).
Adorable buff colored container in two parts, lid is reclining lion with yawning mouth and sleepy eyes, incised mane and scalloped border on top of lid, tapered rim for the fitted lid, two vent holes on lid, earthen deposits but in excellent condition, circa 5th Century C.E., 4 3/4" high
