A stylish wooden tray made with two 10 x 10 cm ceramic tiles and decorated with a pomegranate pattern. It can be used for serving and as a decorative piece in home settings.
The pomegranate motif in Iznik ceramics is a symbol of fertility, abundance and good fortune. Its many seeds represent abundance, while its bright red color is associated with auspiciousness.
In Ottoman culture, the pomegranate was also viewed in connection with Islamic symbolism. Its many seeds were sometimes associated with the many verses of the Quran, while its red color was interpreted in religious contexts.
The pomegranate motif first appeared in Iznik ceramics in the 16th century.
The pomegranate is generally seen as a symbol of fertility, prosperity and good luck.
The motif was popular in Iznik ceramics because of its symbolic meaning, beauty and durability.
Today, the pomegranate motif remains popular and appears in ceramic pieces found in museums and private collections around the world.
