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Paperback. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 16 cm). In English and Turkish. [vi], [1], 79 p., 79 numerous color and b/w plts. Turkish period Canakkale ceramics.= Türk devri Çanakkale seramikleri. First and only edition of this early and one of the first sources that draw attention to Çanakkale ceramics, which were not given importance in terms of form and art history until its period. ". Curt reference is made to these ceramics in a few books as 'late period and poor quality peasant works'. However, in our opinion, Çanakkale ceramics are highly interesting works which have brought novelty to Turkish ceramic art from the standpoint of subject matter, colour, design and innovation." (From introduction). Contents with main titles: General information, Dishes, Jugs, Deep bowls, Bowls with lid, candy holders, pitchers, vases and flower pots, small cups, water flasks, candlesticks, braziers (mangals), vessels in the form of animals and humans, Çanakkale type ceramics from the Aegean Islands, conclusions, reference list for plates, bibliography.