Kubachi plate, Iran, late 16th-early 17th century. Photo courtesy Amir Mohtashemi Ltd.

with slightly waisted, flaring rim, the white glazed ground painted in cobalt blue, green, brownish red and sandy yellow and black with a central medallion with two lilies on a background of flowerheads; all surrounded by a wide rim with reseved S-shapes. 26.5cm diameter

Provenance: from a private American collection

Amir Mohtashemi Ltd. MasterArt at TEFAF 2014. 14-23 march 2014 - http://www.masterart.com/