Floral dish, Ottoman Turkey, Kütahya, early 19th century Circular, hollow dish in siliceous ceramic with polychrome floral decoration under a transparent glaze, featuring intertwining stems of tulips and carnations. The border is outlined with a blue band and the back features alternating floral stems and rosettes. Diameter: 25 cm Hanging hole in the heel, small chips around the edge. Provenance: Former collection of Michael Pacha Portakalian (1842-1897), high-ranking official at the court of Sultan Abdulhamid II, then by descent.