OTTOMAN TURKEY, EARLY 17TH CENTURY

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A RIMLESS IZNIK POTTERY GRAPE DISH
OTTOMAN TURKEY, EARLY 17TH CENTURY
With curving sides on short foot, the white interior decorated in blue and green with a central roundel comprising three large bunches of grapes amongst spiralling tendrils and scalloped leaves, the wide cavetto with scrolling floral vines and leaves, the exterior with alternating blue and green stylised motifs, drill hole to foot, repaired breaks
12in. (30.5cm.) diam.

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This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.

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Lot Essay

The distinctive grape design on this dish derives from early Ming ceramics produced in the 14th and 15th centuries. Variations of this elegant grape design are found in a number of international museum collections. A rimless dish closely comparable to the present lot is in the Freer Gallery of Art (acc.no. F1970.25). A much earlier grape dish dating from circa 1565 sold in these Rooms, 28 October 2020, lot 115.

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