Flask with Zodiac Medallions

Unknown

first half 14th century, with additions first half 20th century · Stonepaste; molded, blue-glazed, overpainted, and gilded · Islamic Art

The blue flask’s two sides present the object’s stratified history. A close investigation recently revealed that the painted and gilded decoration, once on both sides, is a modern enhancement applied to a plain surface— probably while the flask was in fragments before being reassembled. A sticker still glued to the vessel’s interior wall suggests that the restoration was executed in Iran.

Artist

Unknown

Date

first half 14th century, with additions first half 20th century

Medium

Stonepaste; molded, blue-glazed, overpainted, and gilded

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1957