Bowl. Iznik, Turkey, early 16th century. Fritware, underglaze painted in cobalt blue and turquoise, glazed. Diameter: 20.6 cm, Height: 9.9 cm. Museum number: 277-1893 © V&A Images.

White bowl, with painted decoration in blue and turquoise. Curved from narrow foot out to wider bowl, and inverted slightly towards rim. Border of leaves and stripes around base exterior.Two blue stripes just under exterior rim and two just under interior rim, and around base interior. Interior and exterior body of bowl decorated with sprays and trails of flowers and leaves in blue and turquoise.