Lot 123. An Iznik pottery jug, Ottoman Turkey, circa 1580; 8¼in. (20.9cm.) high. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 8,000. Price realised GBP 16,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2013

Of baluster form rising from short foot to slightly flaring cylindrical neck, with simple handle, the body decorated in cobalt-blue, green and black, with a design of scrolling vine issuing small sickle-shaped leaves with blue palmette highlights reserved against green ground, around them smallcintamani motifs, the mouth, base of neck and foot with minor black geometric bands, the handle associated.