Iznik Floral Motif Ceramic Travel Cup

Description

In the Museum's collection includes a splendid tile (ca. 1574–1578) made in Iznik. The design on our sturdy ceramic travel cup is based on the original tile.

Ceramic cup. Silicone lid. Microwave and dishwasher safe. 8 oz. 6''H x 3 3/4'' diam.

Art History

During the age of the great Ottoman sultan Süleyman the Magnificent (1494–1566), Iznik, a small town in northwestern Turkey, emerged as one of the most important centers for ceramic production in the Middle East. In the Museum’s collection is a splendid tile (ca. 1574–78) made in Iznik. Decorated with blue, green, and thickly applied red underglaze on a bright white ground, the design features Chinese- style cloud bands intertwined with saz leaves and abstract floral elements.