An Iznik pottery dish. Ottoman Turkey, circa 1640. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 With sloping rim on short foot, the white interior decorated in green, blue, bole-red and black with a central cypress tree flanked with floral sprays comprising carnations...

A gem-set jade Bowl. India, late 19th Century, on a short foot, the jade in a green opaque tone, rubies, emeralds and diamonds set in gold depicting a repeat design showing a bird on leafy branches; 8.8 cm. diam., 4.5 cm. high. Sold for £18,000. photo...

An Iznik pottery tile panel, Ottoman Turkey, circa 1575. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2010 Composed of twelve square tiles, the surface decorated in cobalt- blue, turquoise, green, brown and bole red with an overall design of columns of alternating circular...