Maker: Ridgway  Pattern: Ottoman Empire Series

The Ottoman Empire Series comprises over 20 different scenes of places within the Empire as it existed in the early 19th Century. Almost all the scenes are derived from Lugi Mayer's Views in the Ottoman Dominion published in 1810. The Series is now generally attributed to John & William Ridgway and believed to have been made about 1818 to 1822. This particular view is either previously unrecorded or it has been erroneously recorded as Monumental Arch at Latachia in the past. The pattern is also known as Torch Border Series and Incense Burner Series from the prominent torches and burners forming part of the border design. This is a fabulous platter and the scene is bold and dramatic, beautifully engraved and printed.
Backstamp: blue printed architectural cartouche with Triumphal Arch at Latachia
Crazed with some associated discolouration and some wear which is most prominent on the back.

Dimensions: 53 cm x 40 cm / 21ins x 16 ins