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Religions Finds

Strand of Beads, Carnelian
9th–12th century
Unglazed Jug with Writing, Earthenware; painted, unglazed
8th–9th century
Cylindrical Pendant with Magical Writing, Jet
9th–10th century
Pendant with Lion and Scorpion, Bronze; cast
10th century
Seal with Hebrew Inscription, Carnelian; incised
10th–11th century
Inscribed Seal, Jet; incised
10th–11th century
Inkwell with Crosses, Earthenware; polychrome decoration under transparent glaze (buff ware)
10th century
Pendant with Lion and Scorpion, Silver; incised
10th century
Gravestone of Fudayl ibn Musa, Alabaster; carved
10th–11th century