An Iznik polychrome pottery tile with saz leaves and floral blossoms, Turkey, circa 1575

painted in underglaze light and dark cobalt blue, veridian green and relief red, outlined in black with tendrils issuing saz and lotus palmettes intercepted by prunus blossom and saz leaves

25.5 by 25.5cm.

Condition Report:
The colours vivid, the edges with some abrasion and minor nicks, broken and carefully restored with associated overpainting and some associated discoloration to background, minor pitting and light scratches, as viewed.

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