Lot 372
  • 372

An Iznik Polychrome Pottery Dish, Turkey, Circa 1575

Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ceramic
of deep rounded form, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, with shades of viridian green and relief red, outlined in black and dark green, with interlacing saz leaves in a heart-shape surrounded by symmetrical floral sprays of carnations and rosettes, the rim with rounded design, the reverse with alternating tulips and flowerheads

Provenance

Robert Strauss Collection

Condition

In overall good condition with minor ware along the rim, one small drilled hole for hanging near rim on upper part of design and one small hole on foot, as viewed.
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