Iznik dish

Siliceous ceramic "tabak" dish, decorated with a large Saz leaf in the center and pomegranates and tulips on the other side. Surrounded by a decoration of green and blue braces. On the edge a decoration of stylized waves.

Ottoman art, Iznik, 16th century, reign of Mourad III

Ceramic

Diameter: 30 cm

Intact, some repaints, otherwise very good conservation

Ref: For a very close model, National Renaissance Museum, Ecouen, inventory number E.CI.8237 (photo 3)