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Characteristics of
16th century Iznik Ceramics
Blue-and-white
are the principle colors of white-bodied Iznik ceramic. But the blue gets lighter from the
dark cobalt blue to the pale turquoise. 'Turquoise' becomes the dominant color in
time. By the adding of a misty type of purple and green, a new group of this period that
give more naturalistic style. Almost all ceramics have slightly raised red under the
transparent glaze after the mid 16th century. Flowers
like carnations, tulips and roses are the new designs of this period that give more
naturalistic style. Almost all ceramics have slightly raised red under the transparent
glaze after the mid 16th century.
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