Islamic ArtCeramicsca. 1575–90Dish Depicting Two Birds among Flowering Plants is a ceramics Iznik from Turkey created in ca. 1575–90 using stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze measuring H. 2 3/8 in. Diam. of rim: 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze |
| Dimensions | H. 2 3/8 in. Diam. of rim: 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of James J. Rorimer in appreciation of Maurice Dimand's curatorship, 1933–1959, 1959 |
| Date | ca. 1575–90 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Iznik, Turkey. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Dish Depicting Two Birds among Flowering Plants?
Dish Depicting Two Birds among Flowering Plants is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Dish Depicting Two Birds among Flowering Plants created?
Dish Depicting Two Birds among Flowering Plants dates to ca. 1575–90.
What material is Dish Depicting Two Birds among Flowering Plants made from?
Dish Depicting Two Birds among Flowering Plants is crafted from stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze.
Where does Dish Depicting Two Birds among Flowering Plants originate?
Dish Depicting Two Birds among Flowering Plants originates from Turkey.
Is Dish Depicting Two Birds among Flowering Plants in the public domain?
Dish Depicting Two Birds among Flowering Plants is in the public domain and can be freely used.