This is a wonderful hand painted decorative plate from Turkey. The design incorporates traditional Turkish design elements and ideas from Iznik, a city south of Istanbul known for its ceramics production during Ottoman times in the 16th and 17th century. Hand crafted and hand painted by a small workshop in Turkey. Take a closer look by clicking on the photo for a detailed view, and you'll see why the work of Turkish artists is sought after by collectors. Plate stand not included.
Turkish ceramics are among the finest in the Mediterranean. The Turkish tradition of making pottery stretches thousands of years and reached its creative pinnacle in the 16th and 17th centuries under the rule of the Ottoman empire.