Iznik ceramic dish - Ottoman Turkey Late sixteenth century

Iznik ceramic dish called "Tabak" in siliceous ceramic with lead glaze with polychrome painted decoration on a white background, with an asymmetrical
floral composition. The four flowers that we can recognize are roses, blue tulips, an iris in bloom and a small saz palm on the side. Marli decorated
with stylized black waves and rocks and green and blue highlights.
Two small cracks on the edge (see photo of the reverse)
A hanging hole on the heel and slight enamel skipping, beautiful enamel (see photos)
Diameter: 30.5 cm
End of the sixteenth century

Similar model: National Renaissance Museum, Château d'Écouen, reproduced in the catalog p.188 - No. 247 Iznik, the adventure of a collection, Ottoman ceramics from the Renaissance Museum by Fréderic Hitzel and Mireille Jacotin, Paris . Meeting of National Museums 2005.