help on approx. date of artifact

The Tech (JDonvn@gnn.com)
Mon, 28 Oct 1996 20:40:38

Hello... I have a broken piece of red clay pottery with arabic
writing on it that I personally found in a desert in the middle
east. It appears to be half of a cap for a walking stick(educated
guess). I was wondering what it's oldest possible age could be? If
anyone is interested in carbon-dating it or even translating it,
let me know. Thanks.

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