English and European Ceramics and Glass - 21st April 2015
Lot 140
An unusual Cannakkale (Turkey) pottery bird ewer 19th century
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1400
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Description
An unusual Cannakkale (Turkey) pottery bird ewer 19th century, modelled as a mythical bird with narrow applied wings and curled tail, decorated in red and green over black, raised on a circular foot, the back with a circular opening, the beak open to form a spout, 20.5cm.
Cf. Sotheby's, 6th April 2011, lot 424 for an identical example.