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love charm

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Accession: P.Mich.inv. 4932
Find spot: unknown, Egypt
Period: IV/VI A.D.
Date: IV/VI A.D.
Date range: 300 CE – 599 CE
Materials: ['Par ; 14.4 x 13.2 cm.']
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Description

The text consists of a paragogic love charm, differing from others in that its purpose is honest love and matrimony. The personified oil which is invoked probably is represented by actual oil employed by the sorcerer.

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APIS-Text michigan.apis.2349 tier-1

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