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Silver Phylactery with Greek Magical Inscription
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A long, thin silver tablet with a lengthy inscription containing divine names and a prayer for the protection of Thomas, son of Maxima, from curses, ghosts and witchcraft.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
[Frank L Kovacs Ancient Coins and Antiquities San Mateo CA by 1992] sold; to The Alice Corinne McDaniel Collection Department of the Classics Harvard University (1992-2012) transfer; to the Harvard Art Museums 2012.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Transfer from the Alice Corinne McDaniel Collection Department of the Classics Harvard University
Title: Silver Phylactery with Greek Magical Inscription
Description:
A long, thin silver tablet with a lengthy inscription containing divine names and a prayer for the protection of Thomas, son of Maxima, from curses, ghosts and witchcraft.
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