English: The book “Iznik”; by Atasoy and Raby, Alexandria Press, London calls this an example of The circle of the Master of the Knots”, it is a mosque lamp (hanging from chains that were hooked into the three “ears”, two are visible). Circa 1510, 27,6 cm. high.

It is from the Sokollu Mehmet Pasha mosque.

An example of the pure white ground on which the blue design (stylised branches and leaves, flowers and blossoms, clouds, calligraphies) is depicted. These designs were drawn by the artists of the Topkapı Sarayı workshop and sent to the potters at Iznik for transfer to the objects that were wanted.