In Ottoman history, the tradition of organizing hunting expeditions for sultans and princes dates back to the earliest years of the empire. Like the Seljuk, Ghaznavid, Karakhanid, and Mongol rulers before them, Ottoman sultans regarded hunting not only as a royal pastime, but also as a form of preparation for warfare.
On the Royal Hunt Vase, stylized miniature scenes depict Sultan Selim’s tiger hunt, as well as hunting compositions associated with Suleiman the Magnificent and Sultan Bayezid II. These scenes are drawn from the Hünername (1584–1592), a two-volume illustrated manuscript written during the reign of Sultan Murad III by Seyyid Lokman, and painted by Nakkaş Osman and his students.
In the first volume of Hünername, Seljuk and Ottoman sultans are presented in chronological order, narrating their accessions to the throne and the most significant events that took place during their reigns.
The relief ornamentation across the vase surface was inspired by a 16th-century Ottoman armguard (kolçak)—iron inlaid with gold—exhibited at the Topkapı Palace Museum. Historically, a kolçak referred to the protective arm section attached to armor.
The Royal Hunt Vase is crafted from handmade glass, and its relief patterns, leaf gilding, and surface decoration are all meticulously executed by hand, showcasing exceptional artisanal mastery.
Royal Hunt Vase
Diameter: 17 cm
Height: 25,5 cm
Limited Edition
%100 Handmade
Cleaning Suggestion: Wipe with a dry clothMade in Turkey
