Antique 18th Century Islamic Ottoman Iznik Kutayha Pottery Plate Turkey 1750 Recently Added These female figures were also

These female figures were also referred to as Maenads

(1662-1722)

They are a true pair facing each other and would have flanked either side of the temple door entrance

The rear of the doors are covered with a mustard colored fabric and can be easily removed

5" weight 135 Grams

Antique 18th Century Islamic Ottoman Iznik Kutayha Pottery Plate Turkey 1750 Recently Added These female figures were alsoA good antique 18th century Ottoman Iznik Kutayha pottery plate, circa 1750. The plate with a cream glaze ground, hand painted with multi colored floral motifs of under glaze blue, green & red. The plate is decorated with typical stylized tulips, carnations and Ottoman Saz leaves & blossoms. Iznik & Kutahya are towns in Turkey with an illustrious history of hundreds of years of fine pottery making, this type of pottery is characterized by it's