Bowl with Bird of Prey

Unknown

11th–13th century · Engraved slipware · Medieval Art

The bird’s hooked beak signals that it is a bird of prey. It may be a falcon trained for the hunt. Falconry or hawking was enjoyed by the aristocracy, who generally hunted with trained predators. Practical manuals describing the breeding, training, and treatment of these highly prized birds are evidence of the sport’s popularity.

Artist

Unknown

Date

11th–13th century

Medium

Engraved slipware

Culture

Byzantine

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Purchase, Anonymous Gift, 1984