Two tile panels on the exterior wall of the Sünnet Odası (Circumcision Room), in the north corner of the palace. This room was originally built around 1530 as a summer pavilion. When it was renewed in 1640, this wall stayed untouched. The panel on the right is Iznik work (mid-16th century), the panel on the left maybe not.

Five very large white-and-blue tile panels (125 cm in height) were designed by the court ‘Nakkaş’ (painter / miniaturist) Şahkulu, who had been brought from Western Iran to Istanbul by sultan Süleymen the Magnificent around 1535. It is possible that these tiles were not made in Iznik, but in the Imperial tile workshop located in the Tekfur Sarayı neighbourhood (in Istanbul), where a tile maker from Tabriz worked with ten assistants in the years 1520-1550.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.
Sources: Website of ‘topkapisarayi.gov.tr’ & Wikipedia .
I tried - using the internet and some guidebook - to reconstruct what is the source and age of these tiles. I have the feeling the Wikipedia English version (as I found it on 28-1-2017) is probably most true: "The most important of these are the blue and white tile panels influenced by far-eastern ceramics on the chamber facade, dated 1529. These once embellished ceremonial buildings of Sultan Suleiman I, such as the building of the Council Hall and the Inner Treasury (both in the Second Courtyard) and the Throne Room (in the Third Courtyard). They were moved here out of nostalgia and reverence for the golden age of his reign. These tiles then served as prototypes for the decoration of the Yerevan and Baghdad kiosks. "

So though I first thought the wall had remained in place I now think the tiles were moved.

I claim a certain responsibility for them still being there as I once, years ago, asked to see the director informing her that vandals were taking pictures of each other with their feet resting on these invaluable tiles. It may take a better, more relaxed picture, but is pure vandalism. A few days ago (2017) I saw some people lean on ancient Egyptian statues, also to take a better picture. I personally would love to have a picture of my leaning against one of the Rembrandt paintings in my home town, but I refrain. The tiles now have plexiglass covers, which is nasty when taking a picture.

Part of the left hand side panel at the right side of the door. Next to it is a beautiful "bouquet" of which I have curiously few images, I keep not taking a picture because the reflections are too heavy.