An Iznik blue and white dish, Turkey, circa 1600

of deep rounded form, decorated in underglaze shades of cobalt blue, outlined in black, with central rosette surrounded by alternating palmette and vase-shaped motifs, the rim with foliate pattern, the reverse with alternating floral motifs

Robert Strauss Collection

Very minor losses and nibbles along the rim. Light abrasions to glazed surface throughout, especially to the center. Minor paint loss to reverse. Two small perforations to the base probably used for hanging. As viewed.
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