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One of many late Sasanian bowls used in magical ceremonies to protect individuals and their relatives or possessions from evil spirits. Spells were writtin in a variety of scripts and occasionally the bound spirit or magicians were also depicted inside the vessel. The abstract figure in the centre of this bowl may be a demon, the inscription is in Aramaic. ANE 91725
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART201329
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1600px × 1336px
Photo Credit
Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
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6th century CE
Bowl
Demon
Inscription
Magic
Magician