An Iznik polychrome dish, Turkey, circa 1575

of deep rounded form, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, shades of viridian green and relief red, outlined in black and dark green, with  central heart-shaped design of intersecting feathery saz leaves surrounded by entwining floral sprays, carnations and rosettes, the rim with rounded design, the reverse with alternating tulips and flowerheads

Robert Strauss Collection

Very minor losses and nibbles along the rim. Light paint-loss and abrasions to glazed surface throughout. Minor scratches to reverse. A small perforation to the top centre and a small perforation to the base probably used for hanging, as viewed.
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