Collection Work Damascus Style Iznik Tile Teardrop Vase

Collection Work Damascus Style Iznik Tile Teardrop Vase – A Timeless Heirloom of Ottoman Art

Product Description:

The Damascus-Style Iznik Teardrop Vase is a rare, handcrafted ceramic artwork that pays homage to the finest traditions of 16th-century Iznik craftsmanship. Shaped with elegance and adorned with the distinctive “Şam üslubu” (Damascus style) motifs, this collector's item represents the artistic and cultural zenith of the Ottoman Empire.

With its botanical forms, vivid color palette, and free-flowing composition, the Damascus-style motif reflects nature’s abundance, imperial strength, and a deep appreciation for life’s beauty. Fired at high temperatures and made using the underglaze (sıraltı) technique, each vase is entirely handmade, ensuring no two are ever the same—each one as unique as a fingerprint.

Perfect for display or as a luxurious gift for collectors, diplomats, or art lovers, this vase arrives in a velvet-lined VIP wooden box, complete with a bilingual description (Turkish & English) of its cultural and historical significance.

Product Features:

✔ Authentic Handmade Iznik Ceramic Vase – Crafted using the underglaze technique
✔ Damascus Style (Şam Üslubu) Motif – Featuring stylized flowers, pomegranate & artichoke-inspired forms
✔ Height: 30 cm (11.81 in)
✔ Firing Temperature: 800–1000°C for vivid colors and lasting brilliance
✔ Packaging: Premium velvet-lined wooden box for presentation and preservation
✔ Documentation: Includes Turkish & English info card explaining Iznik art and Damascus motifs
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Each Iznik vase is unique and impossible to replicate exactly. If you find one that speaks to you, don’t wait—it may never exist again.

Symbolism of the Damascus-Style Motif:

• Nature’s Beauty: Inspired by floral forms like tulips, roses, carnations, artichokes, and saz leaves

• Abundance of Life: Rich, contrasting colors like sage green, turquoise, and eggplant purple symbolize fertility and vitality

• Ottoman Grandeur: Developed during the empire’s golden age, these motifs reflect power, elegance, and artistic mastery

• Cultural Continuity: A reflection of Turkey’s heritage and a lasting symbol of refined taste

Historical Insight:

While originally labeled “Damascus ware” due to Western collectors sourcing pieces from Syria, research has confirmed that these masterpieces were produced in Iznik, making them the pinnacle of Turkish ceramic heritage. Also known as the “pomegranate-artichoke group,” these pieces are renowned for their looser compositions, decorative clarity, and use of bright white backgrounds to emphasize complex, natural motifs.