Retro 51 - Tornado The Met | Roller - Iznik Garden Blue Birds CT

"Weave tradition with the art of writing" – this is the promise of the Retro 51 Tornado The MET Iznik Garden Blue Birds roller, a writing instrument that brings to life the splendor of a flourishing era of ceramic art. Inspired by the famous Iznik pottery, this roller takes you back in time to the decorative gardens of the 16th century, where blue birds danced among hand-painted flowers, immortalized on the delicate pottery created in the heart of the Ottoman Empire.

Located in northwestern Turkey, near Lake Iznik, the city of Iznik (known in antiquity as Nicaea) has a rich and deep history, founded by Macedonian king Antigonus I Monophthalmus in 316 BC. This city was a significant center of Ottoman culture and economy, renowned worldwide for its extraordinary ceramic production. At its peak, Iznik was a bustling city with a prosperous population thriving on trade in art and craftsmanship. Iznik ceramics gained fame in the 15th century, reaching their zenith in the 16th and 17th centuries, becoming a symbol of Ottoman artistic refinement and mastery.

The Retro 51 Tornado The MET Iznik Garden Blue Birds roller faithfully reproduces the beauty of an Iznik ceramic vessel, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York. With a design inspired by the blue bird motif, a decorative element ubiquitous on Iznik pottery from the 16th and 17th centuries, this roller brings classic art into your daily life. The metal body is covered with a printed layer of colors that replicate the intricate details of the original ceramics, finished with chrome accents that add a touch of modern elegance.

Specifications:

- brand: Retro 51
- type: Roller
- color: White & Blue
- body material: Stainless Steel / Paint
- open type: Knurl Twist-Top
- refill: Roller 
- trim color: Chrome Trim
- length overall : 122 mm - 5 in.
- grip diameter: 11 mm - 0.43 in.
- weight (overall): 28 grams - 1oz.