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Fleet of Fancy643 viewsSimilar to the previous, apparently by the same artist, but unique.
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Calligraphy642 viewsI greatly enjoy the elegant stylized Arabic script decorating these plates, although for all I know it may say something like "Death to Infidels" or "You are the illegitimate offspring of an unholy union between a donkey and a camel."
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Hunting Scene640 viewsThis finely painted jug featured Turkish noblemen on horseback pursuing various wild animals.
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Plate Close-up640 viewsOf the three plates on this shelf, my favorite combined a floral design with what appears to be a mishmash of Arabic script and Greek letters.
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A Room Full of Tiles630 viewsA tour de force of beautiful and varied tilework.
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But where's my handle?621 viewsThe spout is attached; the next step will be to apply the handle.
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Chuck and Elouise Mattox620 viewsBrowsing the wares in the pottery shop.
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Here's my spout619 viewsThe potter applies the spout to the body of the teapot.
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Floral Tile Mosaic619 viewsOne of many such on display in the shop, each one beautiful and unique.
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Tea Service610 views17 pieces, in a velvet-lined case.
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Turkish Coffeepot610 viewsComplex shape, decorated with a simple but effective floral motif.
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Fanciful Fishes601 viewsFortunately my camera had a built-in flash; otherwise I wouldn't have been able to shoot legible pictures in the dimly lit shop.
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