Aramaic Incantation Bowls, 4th-7th century Babylonia

Aramaic Bowls, esp.

from Nippur in todays Iraq, mostly in Jewish Aramaic, but also in Christian Syriac and

Mandaean. To ward off demons and other evil spirits held responsible for human misfortune, via curses, divorce decrees, other legalese, etc.

Tap 3, 6 ,9,12 oclock for four more Aramaic Bowls.

Tap center, 2,4,8,10 oclk.

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