Fritware bottle, painted in blue under a transparent glaze. Syria; beginning of 15th century. H: 28 cm. Inv. no. 29/1988. The David Collection. © THE DAVID COLLECTION In around 1400, the blue and white pottery that was produced in the Middle East was...

Porcelain bottle, mounted with silver, gold, and gemstones. Bottle: China; c. 1550. Mounts: Turkey; 1550-1600. H: 15.5 cm. Inv. no. 39/1997. The David Collection. © THE DAVID COLLECTION When mention is made of ceramics from the Ottoman Empire, most people...