Lot 160. An Iznik polychrome pottery dish with a stylised stellar floral motif, Turkey, circa 1580-90; 25.2cm. diam. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 GBP. Lot Sold 4,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby’s 2014.

decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, green and relief red, the abstract design composed of a central flowerhead emanating petal motifs, the rim with a ring of petals and red dots, foliate motifs to underside.