An Iznik pottery dish
An Iznik pottery dish

OTTOMAN TURKEY, CIRCA 1565

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An Iznik pottery dish
Ottoman Turkey, circa 1565
With sloping cusped rim on short foot, the white interior painted in cobalt, and pale blue and bole red with a symmetrical design of tulips, hyacinths and carnations with cloud bands around a central flower head, the rim with stylised wave and rock border, exterior with simple floral motifs, restored
11in. (28cm.) diameter

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