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Iznikware

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003095

A distinctive type of Ottoman ceramic ware produced in Iznik, Turkey, from the late 15th to the 17th century. It is characterized by its brilliant white fritware body, decorated with underglaze painting in vibrant colors, particularly cobalt blue, turquoise, green, and a distinctive raised sealing-wax red. Iznikware often features intricate floral and arabesque motifs.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-003095
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectIndustrial ceramics
TranslationsGerman: Iznikware; Spanish: Cerámica de Iznik; French: céramique d'Iznik
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Iznikware",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A distinctive type of Ottoman ceramic ware produced in Iznik, Turkey, from the late 15th to the 17th century. It is characterized by its brilliant white fritware body, decorated with underglaze painting in vibrant colors, particularly cobalt blue, turquoise, green, and a distinctive raised sealing-wax red. Iznikware often features intricate floral and arabesque motifs.",
  "subject": "Industrial ceramics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Iznikware",
    "es": "Cerámica de Iznik",
    "fr": "céramique d'Iznik"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/iznikware/"
}

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