THREE BLUE AND WHITE IZNIK TILES
THREE BLUE AND WHITE IZNIK TILES

OTTOMAN TURKEY, CIRCA 1530

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THREE BLUE AND WHITE IZNIK TILES
OTTOMAN TURKEY, CIRCA 1530
Of hexagonal form, the white surface painted in cobalt-blue and turquoise with a finely drawn interlace of palmettes, stylised peony blossoms and arabesques around a central flowerhead, turquoise border with simple blue floral motifs, each tile drilled to the centre, some chips to glaze and rim, one tile broken and repaired
10.7/8in. (27.7cm.) across (3)

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