An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, Ottoman, second half of 16th century
of shallow rounded form, decorated in underglaze dark green, cobalt-blue and bold red with black outlines, decorated with tulips, carnations and stylized flower heads, the rim with wave and scroll border, paired tulips and rosettes to underside, one drill hole to foot28.6cm. diam.Condition reportFor further information on the condition of this lot please contact Frankie.Keyworth@sothebys.com ProvenanceBonhams, London, Lot 321, 24th April 1997Catalogue noteWave borders appeared on Iznik wares in the 1550s and were one of the rare ornaments of the period that remained in use until the end of Iznik production. The thin stems and leafy tuft with swarming roots on the present lot are characteristic of 1560s dishes. A similar example was sold in these rooms on 24 October 2018, lot 190.
An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, Ottoman, second half of 16th century
of shallow rounded form, decorated in underglaze dark green, cobalt-blue and bold red with black outlines, decorated with tulips, carnations and stylized flower heads, the rim with wave and scroll border, paired tulips and rosettes to underside, one drill hole to foot28.6cm. diam.Condition reportFor further information on the condition of this lot please contact Frankie.Keyworth@sothebys.com ProvenanceBonhams, London, Lot 321, 24th April 1997Catalogue noteWave borders appeared on Iznik wares in the 1550s and were one of the rare ornaments of the period that remained in use until the end of Iznik production. The thin stems and leafy tuft with swarming roots on the present lot are characteristic of 1560s dishes. A similar example was sold in these rooms on 24 October 2018, lot 190.
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