Iznik-Style Blue and White Ceramic Baluster Vase by Firca Ceramics For Sale

Firça Ceramics, Türkiye — Mid to Late 20th Century (1970s–1980s)**

A striking Iznik‑style blue and white ceramic baluster vase produced by Firça Ceramics, a respected family‑run studio known for reviving and preserving traditional Ottoman decorative arts. This piece showcases the studio’s signature hand‑painted craftsmanship, executed in vibrant cobalt blue on a crisp white quartz‑clay body.

• Traditional Ottoman Motifs: The surface is richly adorned with an intricate network of interlaced arabesque vines, stylized hatayi floral elements, and rumi leaf motifs, all rendered with precision in deep cobalt blue.

• Classic Baluster Form: The vase features a flared rim, a tapered neck decorated with a repeating wave‑pattern collar band, and a rounded, gently expanding body typical of Ottoman‑inspired ceramic vessels.

• Hand‑Painted Craftsmanship: Every detail is applied by brush, reflecting the studio’s commitment to artisanal production rather than mass‑manufactured ceramics.

• “Fırça” — Turkish for brush, referencing the hand‑painted technique.

• “M. Mersin” — Likely the signature or workshop attribution associated with the Mersin region of Türkiye.

• “Special Hand Made” — Indicates individual studio craftsmanship and non‑industrial — Modern country designation, consistent with late 20th‑century export markings.

Firça Ceramics operates near Ephesus and Izmir, producing high‑quality quartz‑clay ceramics inspired by classical Ottoman and Iznik traditions. The studio is known for employing regional artists who paint each piece by hand, maintaining the lineage of centuries‑old decorative techniques while appealing to modern collectors.

The combination of English export phrasing (“Special Hand Made”) and the updated spelling Türkiye supports a production date in the 1970s–1980s.

• Weight: 11.45 lbs

• Height: 16 in

• Width: 10 in

• Depth: 10 in from the estate of a private collector in Long Island, New York.

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