Mesopotamian Incantation Bowl, 5th-7th Century AD
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Ceramics: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1455520
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Ceramics: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1455520
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Bernhard I. Muller, PhD
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Zurich, Switzerland
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Bernhard I. Muller, PhD
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Zurich, Switzerland
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$3,800.00
Mesopotamian incantation bowl with a nonsensical text consisting of repetitive scribbles.
Bowls with nonsensical non-writing or pseudo-script were not uncommon. The four lines of writing enclose two demonic figures. Possibly male and female.
The heads are rendered in profile with large eyes, the line applied between nose and chin may be a tongue sticking out.
Both demons appear with crossed arms and legs, suggesting that they are bound. The feet with indicated toes.
Shallow bowl with stepped rim and deep grooves on the lower wall. Two concentric rows of repeated characters on the bowl’s floor.
Incantation bowls were often built into walls or foundations or placed in cemeteries. The sinter deposits on the outer side denote that the bowl was placed upside down, as should be expected.
Ceramic
D. 16.3 cm (6.4 in)
Mesopotamian, 5th-7th century AD
Intact and fine.
Ex German collection Munich, acquired prior to 2005. Before in the Perrot collection.
Joined by an expertise of, Antiken-Kabinett B. Gackstätter, Cologne. Photographs dating from May 2004.
Joined by a copy of the German export license.
The authenticity of the object is unconditionally guaranteed.
Bowls with nonsensical non-writing or pseudo-script were not uncommon. The four lines of writing enclose two demonic figures. Possibly male and female.
The heads are rendered in profile with large eyes, the line applied between nose and chin may be a tongue sticking out.
Both demons appear with crossed arms and legs, suggesting that they are bound. The feet with indicated toes.
Shallow bowl with stepped rim and deep grooves on the lower wall. Two concentric rows of repeated characters on the bowl’s floor.
Incantation bowls were often built into walls or foundations or placed in cemeteries. The sinter deposits on the outer side denote that the bowl was placed upside down, as should be expected.
Ceramic
D. 16.3 cm (6.4 in)
Mesopotamian, 5th-7th century AD
Intact and fine.
Ex German collection Munich, acquired prior to 2005. Before in the Perrot collection.
Joined by an expertise of, Antiken-Kabinett B. Gackstätter, Cologne. Photographs dating from May 2004.
Joined by a copy of the German export license.
The authenticity of the object is unconditionally guaranteed.
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