A LARGE VENETO-SARACENIC DISH
VENICE, 16TH CENTURY
With wide sloping rim and rounded lip, rounded cavetto and flat centre, the surfce completely covered with intricate engraved decoration comprising floral arabesques, quatrefoils and endless knots, the cavetto framed by two bands of geometric and floral scrolls, minor dents and rubbing
15 7/8in. (40.4cm.) diam.
A LARGE VENETO-SARACENIC DISH
VENICE, 16TH CENTURY
With wide sloping rim and rounded lip, rounded cavetto and flat centre, the surfce completely covered with intricate engraved decoration comprising floral arabesques, quatrefoils and endless knots, the cavetto framed by two bands of geometric and floral scrolls, minor dents and rubbing
15 7/8in. (40.4cm.) diam.