Antique Turkestan Glazed Pottery Plate 19th Century

Description

A small colourful antique Turkestan plate with a vibrant leaf design.
Once part of a tableware set, the decorative style has Oriental influences.
These plates are stacked and fired on tripods in a kiln.
The tripods allow each piece to bake evenly, a feature of their durability.
Rich patina, good condition with hairline firing crack, 19th century – Turkestan, Central Asia

Diameter: 16 cm (6 1/4″)
Height: 6 cm (2 1/4″) high

NOTE: Please refer to The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan by Johannes Kalter, Ed. Thames and Hudson (1983) p. 22-23