Blue-ground Ewer with Floral, Tiger-stripe and 'Cintamani' Designs
Flag of TurkeyIslamic ArtCeramicsca. 1580–85

Blue-ground Ewer with Floral, Tiger-stripe and 'Cintamani' Designs is a ceramics Iznik from Turkey created in ca. 1580–85 using earthenware; polychrome painted under transparent glaze measuring H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Diam. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumEarthenware; polychrome painted under transparent glaze
DimensionsH. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Diam. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of William B. Osgood Field, 1902
Dateca. 1580–85

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Geography

Origin: Iznik, Turkey. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Blue-ground Ewer with Floral, Tiger-stripe and 'Cintamani' Designs?

Blue-ground Ewer with Floral, Tiger-stripe and 'Cintamani' Designs is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Blue-ground Ewer with Floral, Tiger-stripe and 'Cintamani' Designs created?

Blue-ground Ewer with Floral, Tiger-stripe and 'Cintamani' Designs dates to ca. 1580–85.

What material is Blue-ground Ewer with Floral, Tiger-stripe and 'Cintamani' Designs made from?

Blue-ground Ewer with Floral, Tiger-stripe and 'Cintamani' Designs is crafted from earthenware; polychrome painted under transparent glaze.

Where does Blue-ground Ewer with Floral, Tiger-stripe and 'Cintamani' Designs originate?

Blue-ground Ewer with Floral, Tiger-stripe and 'Cintamani' Designs originates from Turkey.

Is Blue-ground Ewer with Floral, Tiger-stripe and 'Cintamani' Designs in the public domain?

Blue-ground Ewer with Floral, Tiger-stripe and 'Cintamani' Designs is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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