Description & Technical information

The jug of pear-shaped form with a flaring neck and applied serpentine handle on a short foot. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue, copper green and relief red outlined in black with sprays of carnations separated by large curvy leaves. The neck painted ensuite; the handle with cursory blue stripes and dashes.

Stock no.: A3466

Date:  1580
Period:  1400-1600, 16th Century
Origin:  Turkey
Medium: Ceramic decorated with underglaze polychrome
Dimensions: 26 cm (10¹/₄ inches)
Categories: Oriental and Asian Art