Freer Makes First Purchase of Rakka Ware
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PrintCharles Lang Freer buys his first piece of Rakka ware, a one-handled pot from Syria, from Dikran Kelekian (1868-1951), art dealer of Turkish origin. He develops a fascination with the blue glaze and continues to purchase Rakka ware from Kelekian and other dealers.
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1902
Syria