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Kireçli Küp (Turkish Limewashed Vase - Medium)
$650
£494.50
€578.22
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A$1,021.22
CHF 543.48
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This medium-sized limewashed Turkish pot was used to gather, store, and preserve food, water, or wine in the Levant. Lime-washing is a technique that has been used for centuries by Anatolian ceramicists to refresh, seal, and protect the surface of a clay vessel. A solution of lime (calcium hydroxide) mixed with water creates a thin, milky solution that is brushed or sprayed onto the vessel before it is fired in the kiln. In the heat, the lime reacts with the clay, forming a durable glaze that seals the surface. Artisans periodically reapplied the wash to ensure longevity.
Pottery production in the Black Sea region, where this küp is from, flourished during the Roman Empire: a luxurious import that contributed to the region’s economic prosperity. During the Ottoman Empire, the Black Sea region was revived as a ceramic center, drawing from the rich history of techniques that had been passed down over time, including glazed pottery painted in natural hues.
*One-of-a-kind and marked by time, each of these pieces will show patina and natural imperfections. From oil stains to oxidation, we consider these alterations to be portals into a time long ago.
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)
- Style:Greco Roman (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Ojai, US
- Reference Number:Seller: SKU: 08441stDibs: LU9865240678802
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