A FRAGMENT OF A RED-PAINTED IZNIK POTTERY TILE Ottoman Turkey, mid to late 16th century
A FRAGMENT OF A RED-PAINTED IZNIK POTTERY TILE
Ottoman Turkey, mid to late 16th century
Of fragmentary square shape, painted in Armenian bole red, cobalt blue, turquoise, green and black on a white ground, a central wavy band filled with rosette branches and lush leaves, a black lozenge band with zig-zag motif, to the corner a floral triumph of rosettes, curved saz leaves and half of an arabesque, the back with a later added note in black pen attributing the tile to 1575 and the remarks 'STDLE PRAI' (?), 14.5cm x 17.2cm.
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A FRAGMENT OF A RED-PAINTED IZNIK POTTERY TILE
Ottoman Turkey, mid to late 16th century
Of fragmentary square shape, painted in Armenian bole red, cobalt blue, turquoise, green and black on a white ground, a central wavy band filled with rosette branches and lush leaves, a black lozenge band with zig-zag motif, to the corner a floral triumph of rosettes, curved saz leaves and half of an arabesque, the back with a later added note in black pen attributing the tile to 1575 and the remarks 'STDLE PRAI' (?), 14.5cm x 17.2cm.
Sold for £575
Includes Buyer's Premium