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Kireçli Küp (Turkish Limewashed Vase - Medium)
$850
£652.72
€748.77
CA$1,194.35
A$1,337.60
CHF 697.94
MX$16,338.16
NOK 8,879.77
SEK 8,370.25
DKK 5,587.98
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This medium-sized, limewashed küp was used to store grains or olive oil by generations of families 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.
Today, this one-of-a-kind piece is a stunning centerpiece or design anchor in a modern home, inviting antiquity and abundance into gardens, living rooms, hallways and entryways.
The Aydın region of Anatolia, which is located in western Turkey, has rich history of pottery making, dating back to ancient times. Aydın potters often involve hand-building methods (working with clay by hand using only simple tools) such as coiling, pinching, and slab construction, making this, quite literally, a handmade piece of Anatolian history.
*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: 28 in (71.12 cm)Diameter: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Style:Greco Roman (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Ojai, US
- Reference Number:Seller: SKU: 04441stDibs: LU9865240703992
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