A Beykoz Glass Ewer and Tray, Turkey, Early 19th Century

the ewer of pyriform shape supported on a shallow splayed base with flattened serpentine spout and broad curved handle, with conical stopper, fitted inside a tray with curved everted sides, the shallow-cut decoration painted gold, comprising leafy fronds and floral vines with grape bunches, '3B' painted on base of ewer

In good condition, intact, some rubbing to painted gold decoration resulting in minor areas of discoloration, very minor chips to spout of ewer, as viewed.
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A similar pair of Beykoz glass ewers sold in these rooms on 6 October 2010, lot 337.