Islamic calligraphy. Nishapur bowl, 10th century. Nastiliq calligraphic work on paper. Sassanian Glass bottle 5th century. Nishapur Ceramic bowl. North East Iran, 10th century. Size: 8 x 2.5 inches (20.5cm x 6cm) Stylized bird design in center with Kufic inscription band on rim and sparse, simple decoration on outside of bowl. Repaired/conserved over 30 years ago. For additional images see this link: http://www.rugrabbit.com/node/204298 Islamic Calligraphy, Ottoman calligraphic paper folio, possibly a qit'ah, written in Persian in nasta'liq script with a proverb, "Give to the noble one (sharif)... 9 x 5.25 inches. It is conserved in a temporary mounting which measures 15"x12".Ex. Friedrich Spuhler collection. Sassanian jade colored glass bottle 5th century. See this link for more images and details: http://www.rugrabbit.com/node/209543