An Iznik polychrome pottery dish with roundels containing floral sprays, Turkey, circa 1600

of rounded form with a sloping, everted rim, featuring five roundels containing floral sprigs against a blue, green and red ground, between stylised arabesques, the rim with breaking wave motif, underside with paired floral stems and flowerheads, old inventory label to underside

The Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio

In good condition, once broken and restored with associated overpainting, old firing crack along underside of base, five minor chips on rim, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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This charming dish features roundels containing floral sprays between cintamani spots in a simplicity that is off-set by the four chinoiserie style ruyi borders equally placed on four sides of the cavetto. The inclusion of daisies within a roundel or arabesque or pomegranate shape can be seen on a number of other vessels, notably, a jar in the Musée de la Renaissance, Chateau d'Ecouen, inv. no. Cl.9296.