Description: Description: An early 20th century art pottery vase made in Jerusalem during the inter-war period (1920's). It is in the Iznik style and traditionally fired in an uncontrolled kiln. It was made in the Nablus Road workshop (Jerusalem) started by David Ohannessian (painter) and his partners Nishan Balian (potter) and Megerdish Karakashian (painter). The artists were Armenian artisans who fled the troubles in 1915 and settled in Jerusalem after being invited by the 'Pro-Jerusalem Society' under British military rule at the time. They famously worked on the restoration of tiles at the 'Dome on the Rock'. The local clay is very red and items were dipped in white slip prior to decoration. Here you can see some of the base colour showing through the glaze in areas. It is signed to the base with the initials of the Karakashian Balian families in the Armenian language.. Condition: Artisan made, not a factory style perfect piece. Some glaze scraping, a few chips and crazing. Air pops in the glaze from firing. There are no breaks or cracks in the vase. It is in impressive condition considering the age of the piece. Measurements :(Approx) Width: 3.5 inches across rim Height: 7.5 inches Weight: 2 lbs 5 ounces (before packing)
Price: 356.25 USD
Location: Bells, Tennessee
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Vase
Region of Origin: Middle East
Primary Material: Clay
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Age: 1900-1940
Maker: Balian Karakashian
California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
