Piri Reis Galleon Pocket Mirror

Piri Reis Galleon Pocket Mirror

Product Features

• Completely handmade.
• Produced with the underglaze technique.
• Fired at 800–1000 °C.
• Iznik ceramic stone diameter: 6 cm.
• Metal apparatus diameter: 7 cm.
• Same-day dispatch in the wooden box shown in the image.
• 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.

Iznik Ceramic Heritage

Each Iznik ceramic piece is unique, just like a fingerprint. Even if the same product is produced again in the same way, it will not be exactly identical.

The exact same piece you are viewing now cannot be produced again.

We recommend purchasing the product you like immediately if it meets your needs.

Iznik ceramics never lose their value, never go out of fashion, and do not become outdated. They are artistic heritage pieces that can be passed down from generation to generation.

Pattern Information: Galleon Motif

The galleon motif in Iznik ceramics is a symbol of power, wealth, and exploration. Galleons were large sea vessels used by European powers for trade and conquest in the 16th and 17th centuries. The presence of a galleon on an Iznik ceramic piece recalls the wide reach of the Ottoman Empire and its role as an important player in the global economy.

The galleon motif is usually depicted in a stylized way, with sails waving in the wind and cannons aimed dramatically toward the viewer. The galleon is often surrounded by other symbols of power and wealth, such as gold coins, jewels, and exotic animals. The combination of these symbols creates a sense of splendor and richness, one of the distinctive qualities of Iznik ceramics.

Because it is both beautiful and meaningful, the galleon motif is a popular choice for Iznik ceramics. It is a reminder of the power and wealth of the Ottoman Empire and also of the empire’s role in global trade and exploration.

Iznik ceramics are a beautiful and unique art produced in Turkey for centuries. The galleon motif is one of the most popular motifs used in Iznik ceramics and recalls the power, wealth, and role of the Ottoman Empire in global trade and exploration.