Iznik pottery, also known as Isnik pottery, originated in the Turkish town of Iznik during the late 15th century. Iznik was an important centre of ceramic production during the Ottoman Empire, and the pottery produced there is known for its distinctive style and high level of craftsmanship.

Iznik pottery typically features bright, bold colors and intricate floral and geometric designs. The designs often incorporate Islamic calligraphy and other decorative motifs, and the pieces are glazed with a clear, turquoise-tinted glaze that is characteristic of the style.

The production of Iznik pottery reached its peak during the 16th and early 17th centuries, when the Ottoman Empire was at its height of power and cultural influence. The pottery was highly valued for its beauty and quality, and was used for a variety of purposes, including serving dishes, tiles, and architectural elements.

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Armenian pottery Isnik style plate and a dish circa 1920,…

Armenian Isnik Style Pottery Plate and Dish, circa 1920

Armenian pottery Isnik style plate and a dish circa 1920, diameter 26 cm, largest

A pair of Royal Worcester ivory ground Persian style vases, the…

Royal Worcester Persian Style Vases, Ivory Ground, Gilt Highlights, 1889

A pair of Royal Worcester ivory ground Persian style vases, the baluster form bodies painted with Iznik style floral design, double handles, heightened in gilt, date mark for 1889, green printed and impressed factory marks, shape 857, height 37.5 cm. (2)

Armenian pottery Iznik style handled vase, by the workshop…

Ohannessian Workshop: Armenian Pottery Vase, Iznik Style, c.1920 (20cm)

Armenian pottery Iznik style handled vase, by the workshop David Ohannessian, Jerusalem Palestine c.1920, height 20 cm

2 Armenian pottery Iznik style vases, by the workshop David…

Ohannessian Armenian Pottery: Iznik Style Vases (c.1920) - Small Chips

2 Armenian pottery Iznik style vases, by the workshop David Ohannessian, Jerusalem Palestine c.1920, small chips to bases, height 20.5 cm, & 14 cm

Armenian pottery Iznik style plate, by the workshop David…

Ohannessian Iznik-style Armenian Pottery Plate, Jerusalem Palestine c.1920

Armenian pottery Iznik style plate, by the workshop David Ohannessian, Jerusalem Palestine c.1920, diameter 28 cm

Armenian pottery Iznik style vase, by the workshop David…

Cracked Armenian Pottery Vase: Ohannessian Workshop, c.1920, Jerusalem

Armenian pottery Iznik style vase, by the workshop David Ohannessian, Jerusalem Palestine c.1920, extensive crack around circumference of base, height 28 cm

Persian Qajar relief moulded Iznik style tile, small chip lower…

Qajar Relief Tile: Persian Iznik Style with Small Chip

Persian Qajar relief moulded Iznik style tile, small chip lower left. 28 x 22.5 cm

Two Persian Qajar tiles, Iznik style glazed Pottery, one…

Persian Qajar Iznik Style Glazed Pottery Tiles with Nature Motifs

Two Persian Qajar tiles, Iznik style glazed Pottery, one decorated with bird and Blossoming flowers, and smaller one decorated with, goats resting under a tree, 17 x 17 cm, and 25 x 24 cm

Interesting 19th century Isnik teapot, painted allover with a…

Isnik Teapot with Foliate Design and Blue Handle

Interesting 19th century Isnik teapot, painted allover with a foliate design on an ivory ground and blue glazed handle, 4 painted marks to the base, another to the inside of the lid (lid chipped)

An Iznik hand painted plate, turkey, a large ceramic dish with…

Iznik Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate with Underglaze Designs

An Iznik hand painted plate, turkey, a large ceramic dish with hand-painted underglaze designs. On the reverse is two holes for wall mounting. Maker's stamp on the reverse which is obscured. Height 3.2 cm, diameter 32.5 cm

A Turkish Iznik Pottery tile, circa 17th/18th century,…

Iznik Pottery Tile with Floral Pattern

A Turkish Iznik Pottery tile, circa 17th/18th century, decorated with a scrolling foliage and flower pattern featuring a central carnation in underglaze cobalt blue, turquoise and emerald green enamels, 25 cm high, 25 cm wide.

Iznik style pottery bowls and bird statue, 20th century, (3…

Iznik Pottery Bowls and Bird Statue Set

Iznik style pottery bowls and bird statue, 20th century, (3 items), the largest 31 cm diameter

Zsolnay, reticulated vase, c. 1890, painted in the Iznik style…

Zsolnay Iznik-style Reticulated Vase with Birds and Flowers

Zsolnay, reticulated vase, c. 1890, painted in the Iznik style with flowers, scrolling leaves, and birds, printed factory and under-glaze blue marks to underside, height 37.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

William de Morgan Pottery Iznik design vase c.1880's impressed…

Iznik Design Vase by William de Morgan Pottery

William de Morgan Pottery Iznik design vase c.1880's impressed D M Abbey mark, height 10.2 cm

Turkish Iznik ceramic lidded vase carnation and tulip…

Iznik Ceramic Vase with Carnation and Tulip Decoration

Turkish Iznik ceramic lidded vase carnation and tulip decoration, height 24 cm.

Early Isnik bottle vase, with cylindrical neck and baluster…

Isnik Floral Bottle Vase

Early Isnik bottle vase, with cylindrical neck and baluster body, decorated with floral motifs, in tones of blue, green, yellow and pink, height 25 cm

A Persian Iznik Pottery vase, triangular shape with glazed…

Persian Iznik Pottery Vase with Floral Decoration

A Persian Iznik Pottery vase, triangular shape with glazed floral decoration, height 20.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Catherine Hannah, former president of the New Zealand antique Dealers Association and noted antique dealer in Rotorua for over 40 years.

Good rare Turkish Iznik charger circa 1600 painted inglaze with…

Rare 1600 Turkish Iznik Charger with Tulips

Good rare Turkish Iznik charger circa 1600 painted inglaze with a group of tulips within a cloud glaze border. diameter 31 cm. (restoration)

Antique Persian Iznik ceramic bottle traditional hand painter…

Antique Persian Iznik Bird & Foliage Ceramic Bottle

Antique Persian Iznik ceramic bottle traditional hand painter bird in foliage decoration. (Height 16 cm approx).

An antique Eastern, Iznik style, pottery tile with a central…

Iznik-style Pottery Tile with Bird and Flowers

An antique Eastern, Iznik style, pottery tile with a central painted bird and flowers 19 x 19 cm

An antique Persian Isnik design ewer with goat, foliate…

Antique Persian Isnik Goat Ewer with Foliate Decoration

An antique Persian Isnik design ewer with goat, foliate decoration. Height 35.5 cm

A Persian Iznik green footed bowl 15th/17th century heavily…

Restored Persian Iznik Green Footed Bowl (15th/17th Century)

A Persian Iznik green footed bowl 15th/17th century heavily restored 9 x 21 cm (diameter)

Antique Iznik Blessing tile & a glazed terracotta, tile 19.5 cm…

Iznik Blessing Tile & Glazed Terracotta Tile

Antique Iznik Blessing tile & a glazed terracotta, tile 19.5 cm x 19 cm

A middle-eastern ceramic ewer in the Isnik style, 23 cm high

Isnik-style Ceramic Ewer from the Middle East

A middle-eastern ceramic ewer in the Isnik style, 23 cm high

An Iznik green decorated white glazed bowl, Persian, 15/17th…

Iznik Green and White Glazed Persian Bowl (15/17th Century)

An Iznik green decorated white glazed bowl, Persian, 15/17th century. 20 cm diameter