Lot 71. A black, blue and white pottery dish, Safavid Iran, 17th century; 15 ¼in. (38.8cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 8,508 - USD 11,344). © Christie’s Images Limited 2018.

On short straight foot, the decoration consisting of a large floral spray with wide blooms, the cavetto with foliated scrolling branches, the narrow rim with flower heads within lobed medallions amidst simplified clouds, the reverse with pseudo four-character Chinese mark.