Imitation Blue-and-white Bowl; 17th century; Made in Iran; possibly Mashhad; Stonepaste; painted in blue under transparent glaze; 7 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. (19.1 x 36.2 cm); Ceramics; Like so many ceramics produced in Iran during the Safavid period; the style and decoration of this dish shows an attempt to emulate the highly-regarded Chinese porcelain. This is illustrated by the blue and white color scheme; as well as the distinctly Chinese imagery of pagoda structures and figures wearing local dress