Lot 190. An Iznik pottery dish, Ottoman Turkey, circa 1580. Estimate £10,000 - £15,000 ($11,376 - $17,064). Price Realized £42,500 ($60,435). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

With sloping rim on short foot, the white ground painted in cobalt-blue, bole-red and green with a central floral spray composed of swaying branches of carnations flanked by hyacinths and tulips on short stems, the rim with a band of alternating red flowerheads and paired blue tulips, the exterior with alternating blue flowerheads and paired tulips, restoration to rim, foot drilled; 12in. (30.5cm.) diam.

Christie's. ART OF THE ISLAMIC & INDIAN WORLDS, 21 April 2016, London, King Street