Chintemani Pattern Pomegranate Set

Chintemani Pattern Pomegranate Set

Decorative 3-piece pomegranate set.

Product Features

• Decorative 3-piece pomegranate set.
• Small pomegranate height: 8 cm (3.149 inch).
• Medium pomegranate height: 10 cm (3.937 inch).
• Large pomegranate height: 12 cm (4.724 inch).
• Same-day dispatch in a kraft box.
• Produced with the underglaze technique.
• Fired at 800–1000 °C.
• Completely handmade with Iznik ceramic art.
• For international orders, your product is handed over to the shipping carrier with ultra-protective special packaging. Estimated delivery time is 3–7 business days for European countries and the United States, and 4–9 business days for other countries. Delivery times may vary depending on the shipping carrier, customs procedures, public holidays, and local delivery processes.

Pattern Information: Meaning of the Chintemani Motif

In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Chintemani motif was a symbolic motif of Central Asian origin with a long history in Turkish culture. Chintemani is derived from the Sanskrit word “cita”, meaning leopard, and symbolizes power, speed, and intelligence. The motif usually consists of three stars and wavy lines repeated in a symmetrical order.

In the Ottoman Empire, the use of the Chintemani motif was widespread because it represented power and success. This motif was frequently used in the decoration of palaces, mosques, jewelry, clothing, and other important structures. It was also often seen on fabrics, carpets, and ceramics.

The meaning of the Chintemani motif is associated with power, speed, intelligence, and success. It may also symbolize wealth, abundance, and prosperity. In Iznik ceramics, Chintemani motifs are generally used for aesthetic purposes and add depth and visual appeal to spaces with their decorative qualities.

This motif is considered an important part of the artistic heritage of the Ottoman Empire and still appears today in Turkish ceramic art and design.