A Polychrome Iznik Tile with Interlacing Split Palmettes, Turkey, 16th Century

of square form, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, light blue, green and relief red with a design of arabesques and scrolling palmettes, with a keyfret border along one side

In fair condition, with pitting across surface and some chipping along edges, scratches along small part of surface, as viewed.
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