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ClassificationsAncient Near Eastern Art

Incantation Bowl

AAT Object Form/Functionincantations

AAT Object Form/Functionbowls (vessels)

Possible OriginAsia

PeriodSasanian Period

Date600-651 CE

MediumCeramic

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Dimensions6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)

Object number2007.007.001

Exhibition HistoryMichael C. Carlos Museum Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art, November 10, 2018 - Present
Published ReferencesStephen F. Beiner, "Incantation Bowls Provide Ancient Magical Formulae for Blessings and Curses," Art of the Times 10 (Summer 2005): 29.

ProvenanceEx private collection, Israel. Purchased by MCCM from Griffin Gallery Ancient Art, Boca Raton, Florida.

Status

On view

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