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The fragment is part of a “magical mirror” from the Byzantine period, the 4th–6th centuries CE. (lemmy.world)
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A glass mirror, for protection against the Evil Eye, was placed in the middle of the plaque: the idea was that the evil spirit, such as a demon, who looked in the mirror, would see his own reflection, and this would protect the owner of the mirror.

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