Lot 139. A fine early Iznik tazza, Ottoman Turkey, circa 1560-80. Estimate GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000 (USD 60,950 - USD 85,330). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.

With cusped sloping rim on tall foot, the exterior decorated with two bands of floral sprays similar to those on the cavetto, a plain cobalt cusped line around the rim, repaired breaks; 11¾in. (30cm.) diam.; 3½in. (8.9cm.) high.

Christie's. Sale 12241, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, 20 October 2016, London, King Street