curse tablet - back (IMAGE)

Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz

curse tablet - back

Caption

Curse tablet cursing Priscilla from Groß-Gerau: The lead tablet, here the reverse side, consists of three fragments and is inscribed on both sides with a prayer for revenge in Latin. It probably dates from around 100 AD.

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photo/©: René Müller / LEIZA

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