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An Iranian pottery dish, probably 13th/14th century, the turquoise body decorated in black with fish, 19cm diameter
Other Notes: Ancient Persians believed in sanctity of four elements: water, wind, earth and fire. They also believed that the fish is the symbol of water and is connected with the Anahita, the Goddess of water. According to these beliefs, water and fish are symbols of life, fertility and blessing.

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