3 Blue and white Staffordshire ceramic bowls/plates • Ottoman motif • Commemorative piece of Nasr al-Din Shah Qajar • 19th century • Deep plate

These three blue and white ceramic bowls from Staffordshire are a rare historical commemorative piece, recalling the visit of Nasr al-Din Shah Qajar to the Ottoman Empire. The finely crafted decoration displays typical Staffordshire transfer ware of the late 19th century: strong cobalt blue, floral ornaments, and a central coat of arms or scene print.

Diameter 25.5 cm

The bowls date from a time when British manufacturers frequently commemorated political events, diplomatic voyages, and royal visits in decorative ceramics. Pieces with connections to Persia (Iran) and the Ottoman Empire are particularly sought after, as they document the cultural interconnections of this era.

Details
Origin: Staffordshire, England

Period: approx. 1870–1890

Technique: Blue-white transfer paper

Motif: Ottoman coat of arms / Commemorative motif Nasr al-Din Shah Qajar

Material: Ceramic / Stoneware

Condition: Very good, age-appropriate craquelure

Sale: three plates as a set

Historically significant motif – ideal for collectors of Orientalism, Ottoman art, Persian history or British transferware.