Iznik Faience Plate With A Palm Motif In The Ottoman Art 17th Century Circa 1600

ROUND IZNIK EARTHENWARE PLATE WITH SAZ LEAF DECOR

A round plate made of siliceous earthenware, featuring a polychrome ‘Saz’ style decoration beneath a lead-glaze.

The centre features a radiant floral composition centred on a large curved Saz leaf,

surrounded by tulips, blooming roses and hyacinth stems in shades of tomato red

and emerald green. The rim is decorated with the traditional ‘waves and rocks’ motif in black spirals.

The reverse is simply decorated with small alternating blue and green floral medallions. Ottoman Art (Turkey) 17th century Good condition: Shows slight hairline cracks but no major cracks or chips.

The dish has not undergone any previous restoration, retaining a clear resonance and a beautiful lustre to the glaze. Shows slight wear on the rim and firing impurities beneath the glaze

with small superficial chips in the enamel.

Traditional mounting system (holes in the foot).

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Dimensions: Diameter: 29.8 cm

Weight: 846 grams

Carefully packaged for dispatch