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Rishtan & Samarkand ceramics

Central Asia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Types & examples

Bol - Uzbekistan, Afrasiab (Samarcand) -11th century - Reserve A-49-311 ; KP-215
Bol - Uzbekistan, Afrasiab (Samarcand) -11th century - Reserve A-49-311 ; KP-215
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Cup with epigraphic design - Uzbekistan, Afrasiab (Samarkand) - 10th-11th centuries - Rese
Cup with epigraphic design - Uzbekistan, Afrasiab (Samarkand) - 10th-11th centuries - Rese
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Plate with epigraphic decoration - Uzbekistan, Afrasiab (Samarcand) -10th century
Plate with epigraphic decoration - Uzbekistan, Afrasiab (Samarcand) -10th century
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Bowl decorated with inscription - Uzbekistan - Afrasiab (Samarkand) - 10th century - Reser
Bowl decorated with inscription - Uzbekistan - Afrasiab (Samarkand) - 10th century - Reser
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Bowl with bird - Uzbekistan, Afrasiab (Samarkand) -11th century - Reserve, A -398-1 ; KP 1
Bowl with bird - Uzbekistan, Afrasiab (Samarkand) -11th century - Reserve, A -398-1 ; KP 1
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