Mid-15th Century

Central Asia 

17×6 Cm

Of typical curved shape, with an openwork dragon head on one terminal and pierced volutes on the latter, the body is fully engraved typically Timurid stylistic era.

Timurid Art And Culture  

Is a style of art originating during the rule of the Timurid Empire (1370-1507) and was spread across Iran and Central Asia. Timurid art was noted for its usage of both Persian and Chinese styles, as well as for taking influence from the art of other civilizations in Central Asia.[1] Scholars regard this time period as an age of cultural and artistic excellence. After the decline of the Timurid Empire, the art of the civilization continued to influence other cultures in West and Central Asia

Probably from “Dineley Collections.