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Magic Bowl and an Ostrakon, Iran, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown

Magic Bowl and an Ostrakon, Iran, 9th-10th century. Written in a local variant of Pahlavi which remained in use, beside Arabic, at least until the 10th century, especially in Zoroastrian circles

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Unglazed Jug with Writing, Iran, 8th-9th century. Creator: Unknown

Unglazed Jug with Writing, Iran, 8th-9th century. Entire surface covered with writing, with faint image of a demon possibly an incantation vessel

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Ewer with Arabic proverb, "Devotion fortifies action"

Ewer with Arabic proverb, "Devotion fortifies action", Iran or present-day Uzbekistan, 10th century. inscription in Kufic script "devotion fortifies action"

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