An Ottoman enamelled jug and cover, Turkey, circa 19th century

the sub-globular gilt-copper body covered in polychrome enamel depicting floral bouquets on a bright green ground, hinged domed lid, interior with yellow enamel, serpentine handle, losses to enamel

Although the enamel is bright, one side with many losses, the edge of the rim and lid with overpainting to enamel, the interior with some dirt encrustations, slight breaks to enamel, gilt-copper sections rubbed, as viewed.
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