An Iznik polychrome pottery dish with stylised floral vase design, Turkey, circa 1575-80

of shallow form with slightly everted rim, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, green and relief red with black outlines, with four stylised floral vases and paired-saz leaves between, rim with geometric design, exterior with paired tulips and flowerheads, old collection labels to underside

Ex-collection Jean Pozzi
Ex-collection Jacques Soustiel

With break and associated restoration, including overpainting and spray, some light scratches to surface, two or three minor chips to rim, some abrasion to foot, with detachable mount with hook for hanging, as viewed.
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