Turkish 20th Century Green-Glaze Water Pot

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Made in Turkey around 1900, this water pot is finished in a green glaze. Vessels of this kind were practical … Read more Made in Turkey around 1900, this water pot is finished in a green glaze. Vessels of this kind were practical containers used for water, and their earthenware bodies and glazed surfaces are characteristic of Turkish domestic pottery. The green glaze gives the pot its colour and surface interest, while the rounded form reflects its original purpose. Now valued as a decorative object, the water pot suits display on a kitchen shelf, table, or floor, where its glaze and form stand out. It can serve as a decorative vessel, hold stems or foliage, or be grouped with other pottery for a fuller display. Its early twentieth-century date and Turkish origin give it character distinct from European wares. The combination of a practical form with a coloured glaze makes the pot a versatile decorative accent that brings texture and colour to an interior setting. See less