Mandaic incantation bowl. Incantation bowls were used by the Mandaean religion to protect the user from evil spirits. A protective inscription is writ

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Mandaic incantation bowl. Incantation bowls were used by the Mandaean religion to protect the user from evil spirits. A protective inscription is written around the inside of the bowl. This bowl dates to the 5-6th century AD.

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Size: 3071px × 2847px
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