Grand plat de Kubatchi
Iran, 17th century
Slightly hollow on a narrow pedestal, made of siliceous ceramic with radiant decoration painted in black under a turquoise glaze, the centre decorated with a flower with plant growths, the rim with undulating waves. (Broken, stuck, restoration).
D. 34cm
A turquoise and black Kubatchi fritware dish, Safavid Iran, Dagestan, 17th century
On short foot and flaring rim, painted in black under transparent turquoise-blue glaze, with stylized foliage motifs
Former French private collection