VIP Gift Vase and Plate Set
1st Class Handmade VIP gift.
Flower Garden Silver Plated Ceramic Ibrik and Plate
Product Features:
- Completely handmade
- Ships the same day in a velvet-lined VIP wooden box
- Iznik ceramic art made using the underglaze technique
- Ibrik Height: 30cm (11.81 inches), Plate Diameter: 20cm (7.87 inches)
- Fired at 800-1000 degrees
- Includes an English and Turkish description of the ceramic in the box
Delivery within 3-4 business days in the United States and Europe. 3-7 days to Other countries.
Pattern Information: Tulip Motif
The tulip in Iznik ceramics is seen as a symbol of love, beauty, and perfection. The Turkish word "lale" (tulip) shares the same letters as the Arabic word for God (Allah), associating it with divine love. The tulip motif has been significant since the 16th century.
- Love: Due to its delicate beauty and graceful form, the tulip is often seen as a symbol of love.
- Beauty and Elegance: The tulip is known as an elegant and aesthetic flower in nature. Tulip motifs in Iznik ceramics emphasize the beauty and grace of ceramic craftsmanship.
- Perfection: The symmetrical shape and even the petals of the tulip make it a symbol of perfection.
- Divinity: The tulip, due to its resemblance to the Arabic word for God (Allah), is sometimes seen as a divine symbol.
- Cycle of Nature: The tulip, being a herald of spring, symbolizes the renewal, rebirth, and growth of nature.
- Nobility and Wealth: The tulip became an important symbol during the Ottoman Empire. Tulip motifs were used in Ottoman palaces and other significant buildings, symbolizing nobility, strength, refinement, and wealth.
- Turkish Culture and History: The tulip has a significant place in Turkish culture and history. In the Ottoman Empire, tulips were cultivated in palace gardens and adopted as a symbol. The tulip motifs in Iznik ceramics represent the connection to Turkish history and culture.
Pattern Information: Pomegranate Motif
The pomegranate motif in Iznik ceramics symbolizes fertility, abundance, and good fortune. The numerous seeds of the pomegranate symbolize abundance, while its bright red color is seen as a symbol of luck. In Ottoman culture, the pomegranate was also considered a symbol in Islamic belief. It is said that the many seeds of the pomegranate represent various verses of the Quran, and its bright red color represents the blood of Prophet Muhammad.
- The pomegranate motif first appeared in Iznik ceramics in the 16th century.
- The pomegranate is generally seen as a symbol of fertility, abundance, and good fortune.
- The numerous seeds represent prosperity and abundance, and the bright red color is seen as a symbol of good luck.
- The pomegranate motif was popular in Iznik ceramics for its symbolic meaning, beauty, and durability.
- The pomegranate motif continues to be popular today, and it appears in museums and private collections worldwide.
