An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1580-90

fritware decorated in underglaze turquoise and cobalt blue, and bole red with black outlines, the floral decoration comprising tulips and roses on swaying tendrils emanating from a leafy tuft at the base, the rim with wave and scroll pattern, alternating circular and foliate blue motifs to underside

31.8cm. diam.