AN IZNIK CERAMIC PLATE

Description:

Turkey, 17th c.
D. 31 cm
Painted in red, cobalt blue and green, outlined in black, with a “SAZ” leaf amongst a loose bouquet of peonies, tulips and other flowers, the rim painted in black with “breaking wave” border, the reverse with alternating leaf and flower motifs in green and cobalt blue.
Former German private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - the stand ring drilled for hanging.