Complex sentence: European collectors also purchased a number of pieces decorated in blue, turquoise, sage green and pale purple which were believed to originate from the town of Damascus in Syria and became known as'Damascus' ware.
Split into simpler sentences: European collectors also purchased a number of pieces decorated in blue, turquoise, sage green and pale purple. These were believed to originate from the town of Damascus in Syria and became known as'Damascus' ware.