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OTTOMAN TURKEY, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A TOPHANE POTTERY TEAPOT
OTTOMAN TURKEY, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of oval form, on plain base, the squat body rising to a waisted neck and straight rim, the incised decoration with gilt highlights comprising bunches of hanging leaf patterns beneath an elongated wreath framing a calligraphic cartouche in naskh script, the flat lid with further similar decoration interspersed with palmettes flanked by crescent moon, with gently curved spout and loop handle with flat thumb rest, the spout restored
8 5/8in. (22cm.) long
OTTOMAN TURKEY, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of oval form, on plain base, the squat body rising to a waisted neck and straight rim, the incised decoration with gilt highlights comprising bunches of hanging leaf patterns beneath an elongated wreath framing a calligraphic cartouche in naskh script, the flat lid with further similar decoration interspersed with palmettes flanked by crescent moon, with gently curved spout and loop handle with flat thumb rest, the spout restored
8 5/8in. (22cm.) long
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