Sham-Style 30cm Iznik Bowl

Sham-Style 30cm Iznik Bowl

A fully handcrafted VIP Iznik ceramic bowl.

Care Instructions:

• Hand wash only. Do not machine wash.

Product Features:

• Fully handcrafted Iznik ceramic bowl
• Delivered with a velvet-lined VIP wooden box on the same day
• Made using the underglaze technique
• Fired at 800-1000°C (1472-1832°F)
• Bowl diameter: 30 cm (11.81 inches), height: 10 cm (3.93 inches)
• The box includes a description of the ceramic in both English and Turkish
  
• Delivery within 3-4 business days in the United States and Europe. 3-7 days to Other countries

Pattern Information: Meaning of the Sham-Style Motif

The "Sham-style" motif represents several themes, including the beauty of nature, the abundance of life, and the power of the Ottoman Empire.

• Beauty of Nature: The "Sham-style" motif is often filled with stylized flowers and other nature-inspired designs, making it a representation of nature’s beauty.
• Abundance of Life: Characterized by the use of vibrant colors, the "Sham-style" motif can be seen as a symbol of the abundance of life.
• Power of the Ottoman Empire: First developed during the rise of the Ottoman Empire, the "Sham-style" motif reflects the Empire's strength.

The "Sham-style" motif is a beautiful and distinctive form of Iznik ceramic decoration. It serves as a reminder of Turkey's rich history and culture and remains popular today.

The term "Sham-style" was used for a group of ceramic bowls produced in Iznik in the mid-16th century. Initially, Western collectors attributed this name to the bowls because early examples were brought from Damascus to Europe in the late 19th century. However, recent research has revealed that these bowls were actually produced in Iznik, and they represent some of the most refined examples of Iznik ceramic art. Today, they are sometimes referred to as "pomegranate-artichoke" because of the distinctive motifs, often featuring pomegranates or artichokes.

The most notable characteristic of these ceramics is the combination of colors such as blue, white, turquoise, sage green, and aubergine purple, with black outlines. These designs marked a departure from the densely packed compositions of earlier periods, with more spacious and free arrangements, sometimes symmetrical.

In addition to pomegranates and artichokes, the motifs also feature flowers like tulips, roses, carnations, trees, and reed leaves.