Tankard (Hanap) with Tulips, Hyacinths, Roses, and Carnations
Ottoman dynasty (1299–1923), Late 16th century
Medium
Iznik ware, fritware with underglaze painting in blue, turquoise, red, and black
Dimensions
19.6 × 15 × 10.5 cm (7 3/4 × 5 7/8 × 4 1/8 in.)
Classification
drinking vessel
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
69109
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
This cylindrical tankard (hanap) is a fine example of the ceramics produced at Iznik (located southeast of Istanbul) during the late sixteenth century. Characterized by its white body fabric, brilliant transparent glaze, and distinct decoration, Iznik pottery represents one of the most technologically refined and aesthetically arresting traditions in the history of Islamic ceramics. Here the decoration consists of a motif of hyacinths and carnations, underscored with blue tulips and red roses. T...
About the Artist
Islamic
Islamic art, a profound visual tradition originating in the 7th century CE, flourished across vast territories from Spain to India under Muslim rule, encompassing architecture, ceramics, manuscripts, textiles, and metalwork produced by diverse artisans rather than a single named master. Drawing from pre-Islamic Sasanian, Byzantine, and late antique influences, its early development under the Umayy...