This rare Timurid bronze jug from Central Asia is distinguished by its unusual, broad and flared body tapering sharply into a narrow, low foot-ring. A short cylindrical neck rises to a gently rolled rim, creating a strong vertical contrast against the vessel’s wide, angular shoulders. Most captivating is the sculptural dragon-shaped handle, curving in sinuous motion and evoking power and mysticism. A rare blend of form, function, and fierce imagination, this vessel embodies the artistic vitality of the Timurid era.