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Miletus ware

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Miletus ware is a type of pottery that was produced in various locations in Anatolia between the late 14th and mid 15th centuries. The pottery type was excavated in quantity in the 1930s by Friedrich Sarre at Balat, Didim, ancient Miletus, hence the ware's name. It has long been realized that this pottery type was not produced at Balat, but in other towns such as İznik, the main centre, and Kütahya. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Iznik pottery Miletus ware 15th century
Iznik pottery Miletus ware 15th century
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Miletus ware showig red clay base
Miletus ware showig red clay base
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Green Miletus ware
Green Miletus ware
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Blue and white Miletus ware
Blue and white Miletus ware
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Plate; Miletus Ware. Iznik, glazed. From excavations at Iznik. End of the 14th century to
Plate; Miletus Ware. Iznik, glazed. From excavations at Iznik. End of the 14th century to
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