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Plate

UnknownSecond half of the 18th Century

Pera Museum

Pera Museum
Istanbul, Türkiye

White paste, white slip, transparent glaze. Underglaze decoration in cobalt blue, turquoise, and manganese purple with black outlines. The rim is encircled by two black rings. The figure in the center seated on a horse is believed to be Saint George. The horse is brownish red and has a green saddle with a flower motif. The garments of the male figure are green and manganese purple and he is wearing a purple headdress with a red plume. He holds a spear in one hand and his foot in the stirrup.

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  • Title: Plate
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: Second half of the 18th Century
  • Physical Dimensions: w152 x h34 cm
  • Type: ceramic
  • Rights: Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Collection, Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation
  • External Link: Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics Collection
  • Pera Museum: Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics Collection
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