A PAIR OF TURKISH GLAZED EARTHENWARE WINE EWERS

CANNAKALE, 19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF TURKISH GLAZED EARTHENWARE WINE EWERS
CANNAKALE, 19TH CENTURY
Of bulbous form, with applied moulded rosettes to the body and neck, and painted lustre scrolls on dark brown glazed ground
14 in. (36 cm.) high (2)

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Lot Essay

These ewers are found in the South of France where they are known as "Demoiselles d'Avingon" vases used by Avignonese to preserve raki (grape brandy flavored with anis). Probably made in Turkish port of Cannikkale on the Dardelles.

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