This beautiful dish dates from c.1490. It depicts a crane flying against a floral background, and measures 35cm in diameter.
The Timurid period, c.1370–1507, was one of the most vibrant periods of Islamic art. Its founder, Timur, also known in Europe as Tamerlane, brought many different craftsmen to his empire's capital from conquered lands. This greatly enriched the artistic production associated with Timurid patronage, especially in spheres like architecture, manuscripts and decorative arts.
🪶 Dish with flying crane against a floral background, c.1490. Fritware, 37cm diameter. EA1978.1605
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