Iznik round tile or ?

[gerspee]

Have this round plate with Iznik decoration so it looks to me . It's hand painted and  thickness is around 7 a 8 mm and it's 27.5 cm diameter . Is it a tile or ? And what age it would be and where made ?

Thanks

[KC]

I am not an expert in Iznik ceramics by any means, but know that it is highly desirable.

What is the history of the piece?  What leads you to believe that this came from Turkey? That it is Iznik?  Is there a signature?  Marking?

The only thing I do know for sure about Iznik is that it is made of quartzite (semiprecious stone) and that the beautiful patterns are painted/dyed directly on to the quartzite base, fired, then a clear glaze is painted then fired on.  That is why their coloring lasts for centuries!  Also, because of the quartzite it makes it perfect for indoors and outdoors.  Because of the durability of quartzite pieces they don't "age" like other tiles.

If you are wanting to establish it as the "original" Iznik from centuries ago, you would need a hands on inspection from a specialist AND an analysis of the quartzite base to determine materials.  

So, do your pieces have highs and lows where the colors are added?  Do they appear painted on?  If so, not true collector Iznik!

Maybe someone else will chime in here!

[gerspee]

Thanks for your useful reaction . The colours are indeed hand painted and the difference in height is there . The history unknown and it's in my possession for a few years now . Do you have a idea why the edge is not a 45 degrees angle but wider on the decorated side then the backside . Like a tile I think ? And is the material on a other way to put down to quartzite ? 

Thanks   

[BungalowMo]

I don't know any thing about these kids of ceramics, but is it possibly a trivet??  Put it on the dining table with a hot pot on it??

[KC]

I believe it is also a trivet and could be used for looks or presenting fruit.

However, that said, they did make pieces like this at one time that could be place in plaster walls for decor.

[gerspee]

Thanks and also think now it's a trivet . Just don't now how old and maybe that's going to be very difficult to find out . Seen there even making them now in Turkey similar on old designs . So i think the best thing to do is taking it to a professional dealer and maybe he can tell ?   

[hosman321]

Items like this should probably be taken to a specialized dealer. It's really hard to tell it's age through pictures. But I wouldn't go to just any antiques dealer. Maybe find someone that knows a lot about pottery or architecture or something like that who has experience with tiles. It's very pretty either way!