Ali Pasha of Ioannina
Many of the conflicting versions about the origin of the "Spoonmaker's Diamond", a major treasure of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, link it with Ali Pasha – though their historical authenticity is doubtful.
Topkapı Palace
Next to it is the small but very colourful Privy Chamber of Ahmed III ("III. Ahmed Has Odası") with walls painted with panels of floral designs and bowls of fruit and with an intricate tiles fireplace ("ocak"). This room is therefore also known as the Fruit Room ("Yemis Odası") and was probably used for dining purposes.