Iznik tile fragment
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 16th century
It originates from the renowned Iznik kilns of Ottoman Turkey, dating to the late 16th century. It is composed of a quartz-frit body, underglaze painted in a lively palette of cobalt blue, turquoise, green, and Armenian bole red under a clear glaze.
The fragment preserves a dynamic floral composition, with stylised tulips and rosettes springing from curved leafy stems, characteristic of the classical Iznik style. Fine black outlines define the contours of the vegetal motifs, enhancing the vivid colour contrasts. These tiles would have originally adorned the interiors of mosques, palaces, and pavilions, reflecting both technical mastery and aesthetic refinement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- quartz-frit body
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- 140mm x 120mm
Identification
- Source note
- Auction-house description published on Invaluable. Attribution and measurements are the auction house’s statements about the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
- Listing object ID
- 196133555
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Independent confirmation of type attribution and auction-house statements remains research required.