Ca. 1400-1500 AD. This fine bowl, modeled after a Ming prototype, is a thin-walled stone paste piece that embodies the exquisite craftsmanship and technical skills of the Islamic potters. The decoration on both the interior and exterior of the bowl are lively and intricate, showcasing floral and vegetal designs as well as decorative roundels. The motif of floral and vegetal designs is a hallmark of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, but the Islamic potters adapted it to their own aesthetic and cultural preferences, creating a unique and distinctive style. During the Timurid era, Chinese blue-and-white porcelain was a prized luxury item available only to the elite members of society. However, the widespread popularity of this exquisite ware created a demand that local potters sought to meet through their own imitations. These imitations often replicated the shape and decoration of their Chinese counterparts, albeit with some variations. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 32.33.Size: L:80mm / W:185mm ; 465gProvenance: Private London collection; ex. UK art market prior to 2000.