Safavid IRAN, Dagestan, Kubachi group, 17th century Dish with black starred heart rosette Siliceous ceramic dish with black decoration under a turquoise-blue glaze, featuring a large central rosette surrounded by a network of mandorles with three-lobed fleurons. Traces of pearls in the center. (Large network of cracks, chips on rim, heel with trace of two suspension holes). Diameter: 34 cm Expert : Laure SOUSTIEL - [email protected]

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