Vintage Antique KÜTAHYA Turkish Floral Bird Iznik Folk Art POTTERY PLATE SET

Vintage Antique KÜTAHYA Turkish Floral Bird Iznik Folk Art POTTERY PLATE SET

• Set includes the 3 decorative plates, as shown in photos

• White paste, clay, ceramic

• White slip base glaze

• Mold formed, exposed foot ring base

• Hand painted, glazed

• Stylized floral, geometric, Phoenix / bird of paradise, Iznik / Ottoman, folk art designs, outlined in black

• Cobalt blue, reddish brown, turquoise, green, yellow glazes

• Smallest plate has impressed mark on back ~ unable to read

• Black, hand painted script on back of medium sized plate:

   - "Kütahya Turkey"

• Pieces likely produced in the early - mid 20th century

~~ Additional Info ~~

The following is a link to a PDF from Pera Museum regarding a large collection of Turkish pottery:

Source: Pera Museum https://share.google/JjfqltgwG1A1iINyl

** MEASUREMENTS **

• Total weight of all items: 5 lb 10 oz

~~ Small Plate ~~

• 8¾" diameter

• 1¼" tall

~~ Medium Plate ~~

• 10¼" diameter

• 1½" tall

~~ Large Plate ~~

• 12½" diameter

• 1½" tall

** CONDITION DETAILS **

• VERY GOOD, previously owned condition

• Crazing is noted on the small plate, as shown in photos

• A couple of small flea bites to glaze are noted along the rim of each plate

• Minor age-related wear

• No cracks or other damage noted

** See photos for additional condition details