A Kashan cobalt-blue and lustre ware conical pottery bowl, Iran, 13th century of gently rounded conical form, the interior with eight alternating cobalt-blue and white segments, two decorated with seated figure, and two with simple lustre motifs, the cobalt-blue exterior with a simple band of bold naskh inscription, repaired breaks, 17.7cm. diam.; and a small blue black and white pottery bowl, Kashan, Iran, 13th century, 14cm. diam. (2) Provenance: The lustre and cobalt bowl Christie's 17 October 1996, Lot 575. Please refer to department for condition report