Product Description (translated):
Yellow and Pink Tulip Design Iznik Ceramic Oil Dispenser
20cm in height, completely handcrafted, 500ml capacity oil dispenser.
Product Features:
- Completely handcrafted with a life tree design.
- Product height: 20cm.
- Functional and usable.
- Fired at temperatures between 800-1200°C.
- Produced using the underglaze technique.
- Ships within 3-4 business days in the United States and Europe, 3-7 days for other countries.
Every Iznik ceramic piece is unique, just like a fingerprint. Even if the same product is reproduced, it will never be exactly identical.
We recommend purchasing the product you like immediately, as the exact same item may not be produced again.
Iznik ceramics' value never depreciates; they never go out of fashion or age. They are timeless works of art that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Pattern Information: Tulip Motif
The tulip motif in Iznik ceramics is seen as a symbol of love, beauty, and perfection. The word "lale" (tulip) in Turkish is associated with divine love as it shares the same letters as the Arabic word for God (Allah), linking it to the divine. This motif became popular in the 16th century.
- Love: The tulip, with its delicate beauty and graceful form, is often seen as a symbol of love.
- Beauty and Elegance: The tulip is known for its graceful and aesthetic qualities. The tulip motifs in Iznik ceramics emphasize the beauty and elegance of ceramic craftsmanship.
- Perfection: The symmetrical shape of the tulip and even its leaves make it a symbol of perfection.
- Divinity: Due to its resemblance to the Arabic word for God (Allah), the tulip is sometimes seen as a divine symbol.
- Cycle of Nature: The tulip, known as the herald of spring, represents the cycles of nature, rebirth, and growth in Iznik ceramics.
- Nobility and Wealth: During the Ottoman Empire, the tulip became a symbol of nobility, power, refinement, and wealth, often used in palaces and other important structures.
- Turkish Culture and History: The tulip holds significant cultural and historical importance in Turkish culture. During 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.
