LAD Pin - Blue and White Dish with a Lotus Bouquet

Product Details

• Artwork: Blue and White Dish with a Lotus Bouquet
• Date: ca. 1570–1575
• Origin: Iznik, Turkey
• Period: Ottoman
• Original Material: Siliceous ceramic with underglaze painting
• Collection: Louvre Abu Dhabi
• Pin Material: Metal
• Shape: Die-cut

Bring the beauty of Iznik ceramics into your collection with this distinctive die-cut metal pin inspired by the Blue and White Dish with a Lotus Bouquet, part of the Louvre Abu Dhabi collection.

Created in Iznik, Turkey, around 1570–1575, the original dish reflects the fascinating artistic exchange between the Ottoman Empire and China. Chinese porcelain, brought into the Ottoman Empire through trade and diplomatic gifts, had a profound influence on Ottoman ceramics. The lotus motif on this dish is inspired by a Chinese prototype, with the Iznik artists adapting the design into their own ceramic tradition.

The dish is decorated in a refined cobalt blue and white palette, painted beneath a transparent glaze. Its elegant floral composition highlights the lotus bouquet while showcasing the distinctive aesthetic of Ottoman Iznik ceramics.

Inspired by the original dish’s graceful floral design, this die-cut metal pin transforms a historic work of decorative art into a contemporary collectible. Perfect for jackets, bags or accessories, it makes a refined souvenir for lovers of ceramics, Islamic art and the cultural connections celebrated at Louvre Abu Dhabi.