Clay and earthenware shards, early Islamic and probably pre-Islamic period Fourteen clay ceramic shards with molded, incised or pastillé decoration, nine covered with a colored glaze; seven earthenware bowl fragments, some painted with green or cobalt spots or floral motifs, Iran or Iraq, 9th century Length: between 4 and 15.5 cm As is, shards in several pieces glued back together, traces of rust on one bowl base. A Set of Earthenware Shards, early Islamic period and probably Pre-Islamic period Philippe Magloire Collection - Lots 132 to 207

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