An incredibly rare Coptic Egyptian leather hide, adorned with a scrawled spell, has just been added to the gallery. A piece of cow or goat leather engraved with a spell, like a magical manuscript intended for protection, divination, healing, cursing, or sexual purposes. See a similar example in the British Museum. This item is a highly mysterious example of the use of practical magic in the ancient world. Presented on an acrylic and brass stand. Circa 5th–8th century, Egypt.