Bidspirit auction | A Chinese Islamic Calligraphic Porcelain

A Chinese Islamic Calligraphic Porcelain Plate, Made for the Ottoman Market. A circular porcelain plate decorated with bold Islamic calligraphy spiralling outward from the centre in red script. The composition is arranged in radiating curved panels, giving a swirling effect. The border is encircled by a band of vivid cobalt-blue roses with leafy stems, forming a striking contrast against the white ground. The central calligraphy likely carries Qur’anic or devotional inscriptions. D: Approximately 20.5cm Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.