Medieval Islamic art. Near East, Persia , Nishapur, ca. 10/11th century CE. A large Nishapur slip-painted pottery bowl with bird and kufic design. Restored. 23.5 cm diameter. The City of Nishapur was founded in the 3rd Century AD. By the 9th Century Nishapur had a population between 100 and 200 thousand people and had become an important economic centre due to its location on the Silk Route extending from China to the Mediterranean Sea. I combine shipping , see my other auctions. This item will be shipped only in the EU. Make sure that you have a shipping adress in the EU before bidding. The supplier warrants that they obtained this lot in a legal manner. The seller guarantees that they are entitled to sell/export this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license, will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about the status of the permits if this takes more than a few days.