ART OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND INDIA

AN IZNIK POTTERY TANKARD, OTTOMAN TURKEY, 17TH CENTURY

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Start price: £1,400

Estimated price: £1,500 - £2,500

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Description

Of a cylindrical body with a bold, angular handle and decorated in turquoise, cobalt blue, green, and black under a clear glaze. The surface displays floral and saz leaf motifs framed by geometric bands, all set against a white ground. The tankard rests on an unglazed foot ring, with the base revealing the creamy ceramic body beneath the glaze.

H: 20.5 cm