Damascus Style Motif Vase and Plate Set Symbolizing the Power of the Ottoman Empire

Damascus-Style Motif Vase and Plate Set Symbolizing the Power of the Ottoman Empire

1st Class Handcrafted Art

Product Features:

• Completely handcrafted Iznik tile vase and plate set.
• Delivered in a velvet-lined VIP wooden box, shipped on the same day.
• Produced using the underglaze technique of Iznik tile art.
• Plate diameter: 30 cm (11.81 in), Vase height: 30 cm (11.81 in).
• Fired at 800-1000°C (1472-1832°F).
• Delivery within 3-4 business days to the U.S. and Europe, 3-7 business days to other countries.
• Includes an informational card in English and Turkish about the tile.
• Comes with a plate stand inside the box for display on shelves or walls.
• Ultra-protective packaging for safe delivery.

Each Iznik tile is unique, just like a fingerprint. Even if the same design is recreated, no two pieces will ever be identical.
The exact product you are viewing will never be replicated again.
We recommend purchasing your favorite piece immediately, as its value will only grow over time.

Timeless Value:
Iznik tiles never lose their value, go out of style, or wear out. These artistic masterpieces are heirlooms passed down through generations.

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Design Details: Meaning of Damascus-Style Motif

The "Damascus-style" motif represents a combination of elements, including the beauty of nature, the abundance of life, and the power of the Ottoman Empire.

Symbolic Meanings of the Damascus-Style Motif:

• Nature's Beauty: Features stylized flowers and nature-inspired patterns, symbolizing the elegance of the natural world.
• Abundance of Life: Characterized by vibrant colors, representing the richness and vitality of life.
• Ottoman Power: Developed during the peak of the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the grandeur and strength of the era.

The Damascus-style motif is a beautiful and distinctive form of Iznik tile decoration, serving as a reminder of Turkey’s rich cultural history.

Historical Significance:
The term "Damascus-style" refers to a group of ceramic works created in Iznik during the mid-16th century. Western collectors first named these pieces "Damascus ware" because they were exported to Europe from Damascus in the late 19th century.

Further research has shown that these ceramics were produced in Iznik and represent some of the finest examples of Iznik tile art. They feature intricate designs, including pomegranates, artichokes, tulips, roses, and carnations, often arranged in free-form or symmetrical patterns on white backgrounds.

Key elements of Damascus-style ceramics include:

• The addition of sage green and aubergine purple to traditional blue, white, and turquoise colors.
• A departure from the dense compositions of earlier periods, favoring a more open and elegant arrangement.
• Iconic motifs such as large plants with overlapping textures, reminiscent of pomegranates and artichokes, often set against a plain background.