A rare and early Canakkale pottery dish, Ottoman Turkey, late 17th/early 18th century, of deep form, on short straight foot, with gently sloping rim, the blue painted decoration consisting of abstract floral motifs to rim on a cream ground, metal fitting for hanging, 39cm. diam. Provenance: Private Collection, Greece For comparison see Christie's South Kensington, April 24 2015, Lot 411 Losses to glaze in areas, nicks to rim, crack running across from one edge towards centre