Late 18th Century Multan-ware turquoise & blue foliate design platter

Code: 10408

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Available for sale from W&W Antiques is a beautiful and highly decorative late 18th Century Multan ware earthenware platter c. 1780 - 1820.
- Characteristic decoration from Multan, Northern India / present day Pakistan, the type of bold decoration that influenced designers in the Aesthetic and Arts & Crafts Movement like William De Morgan.
- Careful and complex hand decorated with a striking turquoise blue foliate pattern and surrounded with a continuous arched / architectural design pattern as decoration to the edge or rim (reminiscent of Mughal, Jharokha arches in Northern India / Pakistan)
- In solid antique condition with not cracks.  The rim to this earthenware piece akin to Dutch and English Delft pottery has some glaze losses / nibbles, either caused by a plate hanger or a life of utility.  These do not affect the decorative nature or utility of the piece and have been recoloured by a previous owner as shown in the images of the edge / rim
- A beautiful and striking terracotta / earthenware glazed charger or shallow round platter on a raised foot with bold and tasteful colour palette. 

Ready to provide beautiful antique decoration in a new home.

* The small Swedish folk art folding table is not included in this listing.  Please contact W&W Antiques for combined shipping on multiple items.

Free delivery to the UK mainland as priced. International buyers are welcome, but please contact us prior to payment to confirm the additional packaging, insurance and shipping costs by way of acceptance to your country. Purchaser responsible for local import tariffs/fees.  If you are interested in multiple items, please contact us for combined postage.