Late 19th-Century Iznik-Style Vase by Samson
By Edmé Samson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An Iznik-style vase made by Edmé Samson et Cie after a 16th-century Turkish bottle vase in the collection of the Musée d'Ecouen. The vase’s bulbous body is decorated in a red, cobalt blue, turquoise, and green floral design of saz leaves, roses, and tulips. The neck is decorated with delicate floral sprays. The design is highlighted with gilding throughout, and is intentionally sparse around the turquoise area of the neck to mimic the wear of the 16th-century vase after which it was modelled. As with many other Samson Iznik...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Islamic Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
