Iznik dish, Turkey, 16th century, 28.8cm diameter. Amir Mohtashemi Ltd at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017.

This circular dish has an everted rim. In its centre there is a symmetrical polychrome composition of bole red roses, cobalt blue hyacinths, red tulips, red and blue carnations with green stems and leaves on a white ground. The rim is decorated with a wide wave-pattern border; the exterior has alternating floral rosettes and cloud-like motifs 

Provenance: Joseph Soustiel, Paris, 1960s-70s

Amir Mohtashemi Ltd. Indian and Islamic Works of Art, 69 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BG, United Kingdom