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G. McCormack · 24th September 2008, 06:51 AM

I'm really fascinated by this object.

My guess is......magic wand.

Really. I'm thinking the four symbols are Christian, and are most similar to a triquetra, a vesica piscis or ichthus, a cross potent or coptic cross, and though more a stretch than the others, I'd blindly guess the square symbol on the head with the 4 sets of three lines may be a triparted cross, with each line inlaid representing one of the 12 tribes of Israel.
The script looks most similar to cursive hieratic or demotic. But the symbols are Christian.....so that means maybe this is an early Christian scepter for ritual purposes (magic wand) covered in ancient Christian symbols and even earlier potent spells in hieratic?

Any of that sorta make sense? or just sound crazy?

Also, any mention of magic wands in historical manuals says they are tapered, and about a cubit in length.

Lets hear someone figure out the full story!

24th September 2008, 06:51 AM	#21
G. McCormack Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 131	I'm really fascinated by this object. My guess is......magic wand. Really. I'm thinking the four symbols are Christian, and are most similar to a triquetra, a vesica piscis or ichthus, a cross potent or coptic cross, and though more a stretch than the others, I'd blindly guess the square symbol on the head with the 4 sets of three lines may be a triparted cross, with each line inlaid representing one of the 12 tribes of Israel. The script looks most similar to cursive hieratic or demotic. But the symbols are Christian.....so that means maybe this is an early Christian scepter for ritual purposes (magic wand) covered in ancient Christian symbols and even earlier potent spells in hieratic? Any of that sorta make sense? or just sound crazy? Also, any mention of magic wands in historical manuals says they are tapered, and about a cubit in length. Lets hear someone figure out the full story!