Turkey (Istanbul)

Iznik Tile Panel with Saz Leaves and Floral Rosettes (Topkapi Palace, Istanbul)

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Created during the Classical Ottoman Period, specifically dating to the late 16th century (circa 1575–1590).

This object is a modular decorative wall revetment panel composed of multiple square underglaze-painted ceramic tiles, commonly known as Iznik tiles. The technique features hand-painted mineral pigments—primarily deep cobalt blue and vibrant turquoise green—applied over a white quartz-paste body, sealed with a clear alkaline glaze, and high-fire glazed.