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Original bdg. Dust wrapper. 4to. (30 x 23 cm). In English and Turkish. [8], [viii], 173, [1] p., numerous color plts. Ceramics of Tokat.= Tokat seramikleri. Contents: Foreword.; Preface.; Tokat: Production of ceramics throughout history: Pre-Ottoman period.; The Ottoman world.; Production of ceramics in the Ottoman period: Ethnic and economic factors: Ethnic composition of Tokat in the 15th century.; Ethnic migrations caused by the Ottoman-Safavid conflicts.; Muslim and Christian ceramists in the cosmopolitan Tokat.; Tokat: Eastern land customs station and industrial center of Empire.; Continued growth of ceramics manufacturing during the recession p¿eriod of the Ottoman economy uses Tokat ceramics in the Ottoman period: 1. Domestic and agricultural needs. 2. Architectural needs. 3. Industrial needs.; Characteristics of 18th and 19th century Tokat ceramics: Structural features of Tokat ceramics.; A classification of Tokat ceramics by thieir uses., Ceramic production sites in the city of Tokat.; Common errors in the interpretation of Tokat ceramics.; Conclusion.; Bibliography.; Samples of Tokat ceramics.