A Tophane pottery candlestick, Turkey, 19th Century

of red colour and baluster form, the large foot carved with a row of stylised curves, the ribbed body leading to a series of globular bulbs near the neck which screw onto the body, with petal like shapes encircling the candleholder

In overall good condition, some scratches along rim of opening and marks of burning consistent with use, few minor cracks along rim, some abrasion on foot, as viewed.
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