Tulip Garden Iznik Ceramic Pomegranate Set
Product Features
- Small pomegranate height: 8 cm (3.15 in); medium pomegranate height: 10 cm (3.94 in); large pomegranate height: 12 cm (4.72 in).
- Ships the same day with its kraft box.
- Produced with the underglaze technique.
- Fired at 800-1000 °C.
- Iznik ceramic art, completely handmade.
Pattern Information: Meaning of the Tulip Motif
In Iznik ceramic art, the tulip is seen as a symbol of love, beauty, elegance and perfection. Because the Turkish word “lale” shares the same letters as the Arabic word “Allah,” it has also been associated with divine love.
Love: The tulip is often viewed as a symbol of love because of its delicate beauty and graceful form.
Beauty and elegance: As an elegant flower in nature, the tulip highlights the beauty and refinement of Iznik ceramic craftsmanship.
Perfection: Because of its balanced form and symmetrical structure, the tulip can symbolize perfection.
Divine meaning: Due to its letter association with the word Allah, the tulip is sometimes interpreted as a sacred or spiritual symbol.
Cycle of nature: As a herald of spring, the tulip represents awakening, renewal, rebirth and growth in nature.
Nobility and richness: During the Ottoman period, the tulip became an important symbol and was used in palaces and major buildings to express nobility, refinement, power and wealth.
Turkish culture and history: Tulips hold an important place in Turkish culture. In the Ottoman Empire, tulips were cultivated in palace gardens and became an enduring cultural symbol.
