Pair of Hand-Painted Bowls – Iznik Ceramics – Turkey, c. 2020

This pair of ceramic bowls, made in Iznik, Turkey, stands out for its exuberant floral decoration, inspired by the great Ottoman ceramic tradition. Against a luminous white background, red tulips, deep blue flowers, turquoise arabesques and green foliage form a richly ornamental pattern, highlighted by fine black outlines.

The two pieces feature distinct floral compositions while maintaining a harmonious overall effect. The decoration extends across both the interior and exterior walls, while a delicate black line accentuates the rim. The glossy glaze brings out the intensity of the colours and enhances the intricate details of the design.

The stylised tulips, fully blossomed flowers and sinuous stems draw on the emblematic visual vocabulary of Iznik ceramics, whose art reached its peak under the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. This contemporary pair offers a vibrant, colourful decorative interpretation of that tradition.

With their generous 15 cm diameter and rounded shape, these bowls will bring an oriental touch to an eclectic table setting, a ceramic collection or an interior where distinctive objects find their natural place.