Iznik pottery

The first comprehensive survey devoted to the ceramic vessels of Iznik, whose quality, stunning designs, elegant forms and rich colours have had a profound impact on European taste. Based on many years of research, this study establishes for the first time a firm typology and chronology for these wares and fully documents every distinct group. The material has been assembled from all the major public and private collections throughout the world and reveals many hitherto unknown treasures.

OTTOMAN TURKEY, CIRCA 1600

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SAMSON, FRANCE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

A Rare Iznik Pottery Water Bottle (Surahi), Ottoman Turkey , circa 1580. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 With drop-shaped body rising to a knop below the flaring mouth, the white body painted under the glaze in bole-red, cobalt-blue, green and black...

A MONUMENTAL CANTAGALLI IZNIK-STYLE POTTERY VASE, ITALY, LATE 19TH CENTURYdecorated in relief in red, green, turquoise and blue, with&nb

OTTOMAN TURKEY, CIRCA 1570

OTTOMAN TURKEY, CIRCA 1585

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Mosque lamps typically functioned as a lampshade, containing an oil lamp inside. Due to the opacity of this Ottoman lamp, it is likely that its primary function was not illumination. Instead, it