Candlestick in Imitation of Metalwork Form mid-16th century Unlike those Iznik dishes that derive their decoration and also their shape from Chinese porcelain models, this candlestick is a purely Ottoman shape and echoes a metal prototype. The simple, effective design, painted in blue and grayish-blue, demonstrates the continuing appeal of blue-and-white to the Iznik potter and his clients, even after additional colors were developed.. Candlestick in Imitation of Metalwork Form 451832