AN OTTOMAN PAINTED AND GILT IRON EWER  Ottoman Turkey, 19th century  Of pyriform shape, on straight circular foot, rising to a tall tapering neck, with domed lid topped by a knob in the shape of a crescent moon, sinuous handle and spout on the sides, the painted and gilt decoration consisting of concentric bands of stylised lotus flowers, palmettes, acanthus leaves and geometric motifs, on the base an inventory number '2793' and old ownership sticker of the Subert Antique Art Gallery in Milan, 33cm high.