Cintemani Mug

Cintemani Mug

Product Features

• Completely handmade.
• Delivered to cargo the same day in its cardboard box.
• Produced with Iznik ceramic art and the underglaze technique.
• Mug height: 9.5 cm (3.740 inch).
• Fired at 800–1000 °C.
• Not suitable for machine washing.
• Not suitable for hot drinks.
• Can also be used as a pencil holder.
• 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: Cintemani Motif

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

In the Ottoman Empire, the Cintemani motif was widely used because it represented power and success. It was frequently used in the decoration of palaces, mosques, tombs, and other important buildings. It was also often seen on fabrics, carpets, and ceramics.

The meaning of the Cintemani motif is associated with power, speed, intelligence, and success. It can also symbolize wealth, abundance, and prosperity. Cintemani motifs in Iznik ceramics 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 designs.