Islamic ArtCeramicsca. 1560Blue-ground Dish with Floral Design is a ceramics Iznik from Turkey created in ca. 1560 using stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze measuring H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Diam.12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze |
| Dimensions | H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Diam.12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Mr. and Mrs. Isaac D. Fletcher Collection, Bequest of Isaac D. Fletcher, 1917 |
| Date | ca. 1560 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Iznik, Turkey. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Blue-ground Dish with Floral Design?
Blue-ground Dish with Floral Design is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Blue-ground Dish with Floral Design created?
Blue-ground Dish with Floral Design dates to ca. 1560.
What material is Blue-ground Dish with Floral Design made from?
Blue-ground Dish with Floral Design is crafted from stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze.
Where does Blue-ground Dish with Floral Design originate?
Blue-ground Dish with Floral Design originates from Turkey.
Is Blue-ground Dish with Floral Design in the public domain?
Blue-ground Dish with Floral Design is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026