An Iznik polychrome tile, Turkey, circa 1570

of rectangular form, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, dark green, turquoise and sealing wax red, outlined in black, with stylised split-leaf palmette surrounded by spiralling tendrils issuing interlocking saz leaves, stylised flowerheads and three foliate half-peonies

European Private Collection since the 1930s

Minor losses and nibbles to extremities, especially to the top-left and bottom-right corners. Light abrasions to relieved surface and minor losses throughout. As viewed.
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A panel composed of four related tiles is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.  See also Otto-Dorn, K., Katharina, Türkische Keramic, 1957, pl. 886.