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Divination Bowl

16th century (made)

Magic bowl, engraved with Quranic inscriptions, Zodia signs, Nad-e Ali prayer and the owner’s name. Iran, probably 16th century.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved
Brief description
Magic bowl, engraved with Quranic inscriptions, Zodia signs, Nad-e Ali prayer and the owner’s name. Iran, probably 16th century.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 13cm
  • Height: 4.3cm
Gallery label
(Used until 10/2002)
BOWL
Bronze, engraved with inscriptions and the signs of the Zodiac.
PERSIAN; 17th OR 18th CENTURY.
Collection
Accession number
450-1876

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Record createdJuly 29, 2005
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