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The alabaster vase bears inscriptions in four ancient languages: Akkadian, Elamite, Persian, and Egyptian.

From Science Daily

On the back of the late Roman vessel, Meredith noticed abstract openwork shapes carved alongside a short inscription wishing the owner a long life.

From Science Daily

As I study the sword, glowing white inscriptions appear on the obsidian blade.

From Literature

One of the most interesting artifacts that has been brought to the surface is a misshapen $20 gold coin, minted in 1860, with the inscription “Shiloh, April 6th, 1862, My Life Preserver, G. E. D.”

From Literature

These are some of the elements I will be using for the inscriptions on the sides of the obelisk.

From Literature