1680–1700
The Rare Original Turkey-Work Covering on a 17th-Century Chair
An American chair of 1680–1700 retains rare original wool Turkey-work across its seat and back.
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Selected Works
ca. 1575–90
An Iznik Dish That Turns Auspicious Jewels into Tiger Stripes
An Iznik stonepaste dish pairs an unusual four-spot chintamani lattice with spiraling borders and reflects late-sixteenth-century market production.
mid-16th century
An Iznik Candlestick Shaped Like Ottoman Metalwork
A mid-sixteenth-century Iznik stonepaste candlestick has an Ottoman form echoing a metal prototype and blue painting.
ca. 1545–60
An Iznik Dish at the Debut of Ottoman Floral Style
An Iznik stonepaste dish combines a Ming-derived rim, palmette, saz leaves, and hyacinths and tulips heralding Ottoman floral style.
ca. 1600
An Iznik Plate Where a Tambourine May Symbolize the Sun
A stonepaste plate attributed to Iznik depicts a young woman whose tambourine may symbolize the sun.
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