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Antique Earthenware Amber (Yellow) Glazed Ewer, Cannakkale, Mid-19th Century
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Antique Earthenware Amber (Yellow) Glazed Ewer, Cannakkale, Mid-19th Century

19th century
Sold 13 February 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
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This antique earthenware, handmade glazed ewer was produced in Cannakkale, Turkey, in the mid-19th century. The jug is traditionally colored in amber yellow with green flecks on the body and is covered with a glossy amber-colored glaze. The piece features floral painted decoration and applied floral and butterfly rosettes.

Cannakkale, a town in northwestern Turkey, was once the site of an Ottoman fortress and became famous for its fine-glazed pottery, known as Cannakkale pottery, from the late 17th century onward. These ceramics were widely distributed across Turkey and later became sought after internationally.

Cannakkale ceramics originated in the 17th century, evolving from the renowned Iznik ceramics, which were highly popular in the Ottoman Empire during the 14th and 15th centuries. As Iznik ceramics became a favorite style, Cannakkale ceramics adopted several of their design elements. These ceramics were often painted with creamy glazes, usually clear, over red earthenware or finely ground clay mixed with pigments (engobe). After sun-drying, the pieces were painted, and cross-hatching was frequently used to create intricate patterns.

It wasn't until the 17th century that Cannakkale ceramics gained significant popularity. As the production of Iznik ceramics declined, Cannakkale ceramics filled the gap. Their rise in popularity was partly due to their use as souvenirs, especially for foreigners who visited Cannakkale and purchased the ceramics as gifts rather than for daily use. By the 19th century, these ceramics had also gained recognition in Western society.

Dimensions: Height 23 cm, diameter at the widest part 11.5 cm, weight 586 grams.

Condition: Some areas have peeled enamel and light cracks, but otherwise, the piece is in good antique condition with no visible cracks, chips, or signs of restoration.

Please examine the attached photos carefully, as they are an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Note that shipping costs include labor, packaging, and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Amber Glazed Ewer to the 19th Century.

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Description
This antique earthenware, handmade glazed ewer was produced in Cannakkale, Turkey, in the mid-19th century.
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The jug is traditionally colored in amber yellow with green flecks on the body and is covered with a glossy amber-colored glaze.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The piece features floral painted decoration and applied floral and butterfly rosettes.

fig 1. An antique earthenware ewer featuring an amber crackle glaze and applied relief floral motifs against a white background.
fig 1. Antique Earthenware Amber (Yellow) Glazed Ewer, Cannakkale, Mid-19th Century

Cannakkale, a town in northwestern Turkey, was once the site of an Ottoman fortress and became famous for its fine-glazed pottery, known as Cannakkale pottery, from the late 17th century onward. These ceramics were widely distributed across Turkey and later became sought after internationally.

fig 2. An antique earthenware ewer featuring an amber crackle glaze and applied relief floral motifs against a white background.
fig 2. Antique Earthenware Amber (Yellow) Glazed Ewer, Cannakkale, Mid-19th Century

Cannakkale ceramics originated in the 17th century, evolving from the renowned Iznik ceramics, which were highly popular in the Ottoman Empire during the 14th and 15th centuries. As Iznik ceramics became a favorite style, Cannakkale ceramics adopted several of their design elements. These ceramics were often painted with creamy glazes, usually clear, over red earthenware or finely ground clay mixed with pigments (engobe). After sun-drying, the pieces were painted, and cross-hatching was frequently used to create intricate patterns.

fig 3. An antique earthenware ewer featuring an amber crackle glaze and applied relief floral motifs against a white background.
fig 3. Antique Earthenware Amber (Yellow) Glazed Ewer, Cannakkale, Mid-19th Century

It wasn't until the 17th century that Cannakkale ceramics gained significant popularity. As the production of Iznik ceramics declined, Cannakkale ceramics filled the gap. Their rise in popularity was partly due to their use as souvenirs, especially for foreigners who visited Cannakkale and purchased the ceramics as gifts rather than for daily use. By the 19th century, these ceramics had also gained recognition in Western society.

fig 4. An antique earthenware ewer featuring an amber crackle glaze and applied relief floral motifs against a white background.
fig 4. Antique Earthenware Amber (Yellow) Glazed Ewer, Cannakkale, Mid-19th Century

Dimensions: Height 23 cm, diameter at the widest part 11.5 cm, weight 586 grams.

Condition: Some areas have peeled enamel and light cracks, but otherwise, the piece is in good antique condition with no visible cracks, chips, or signs of restoration.

fig 5. An antique earthenware ewer featuring an amber crackle glaze and applied relief floral motifs against a white background.
fig 5. Antique Earthenware Amber (Yellow) Glazed Ewer, Cannakkale, Mid-19th Century

Please examine the attached photos carefully, as they are an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Note that shipping costs include labor, packaging, and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Amber Glazed Ewer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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An antique earthenware ewer featuring an amber crackle glaze and applied relief floral motifs against a white background.
Antique Earthenware Amber (Yellow) Glazed Ewer, Cannakkale, mid-19th century
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  • ObjectEwers & Pitchers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleOttoman Folk Art
  • MaterialEarthenware
  • ColourAmber
  • MotifsApplied relief floral motifs, Loop handle, Crazed glaze finish, Ribbed neck

Canakkale ceramics originated in the Dardanelles region of Turkey, known for producing distinctive earthenware vessels featuring anthropomorphic and zoomorphic designs, often finished with metallic glazes during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These pieces are typically fashioned from local earthenware clay, hand-thrown or moulded, decorated with applied relief motifs, and coated with lead-based amber, green, or brown glazes before firing.

Authentication relies on observing the characteristic crazing of the glaze, traditional Ottoman regional motifs, the specific coloration of the amber and green glazes, and the presence of kiln marks or unglazed foot rims consistent with the period.

Placed on a mantelpiece or bookshelf, an antique ewer serves as a striking sculptural accent that introduces historic texture, warm tones, and artisanal character into modern interior schemes.

Keep the vessel out of direct sunlight to protect the glaze, dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoid using water or chemical cleaners on porous historic earthenware.
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