Flask with Zodiac Medallions, first half 14th century, with additions first half 20th century, Attributed to Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste; molded, blue-glazed, overpainted, and gilded, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm), Ceramics, All twelve of the zodiac signs appear in the molded medallions on this flask. The fact that Gemini and Sagittarius appear in the center, however, suggests that it was made to commemorate a specific event, perhaps a marriage or the birth of a child
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Flask, Zodiac Medallions, first half 14th century, additions first 20th, Attributed, Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste, molded, blue-glazed, overpainted, gilded, H, 12, 30.5 cm, Ceramics, twelve, zodiac signs, molded medallions, flask, fact, Gemini, Sagittarius, center, commemorate, specific event, perhaps, marriage, birth, child
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