This dish, made of lead-glazed earthenware, dates from the mid-12th century. It was made in the Byzantine Empire. The hawk is flanked by branches, suggesting an association with falconry, a popular activity for rulers and nobles in the Middle Ages. You can find this dish on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
This dish, made of lead-glazed earthenware, dates from the mid-12th century. It was made in the Byzantine Empire. The hawk is flanked by branches, suggesting an association with falconry, a popular activity for rulers and nobles in the Middle Ages. You can find this dish on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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