<em>Amulet Representing Fore Part of a Serpent</em>, ca. 1539-1075 B.C.E. Carnelian, 11/16 x Diam. 7/8 in. (1.7 x 2.2 cm) . Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1194E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.1194E_view1_PS2.jpg)

Amulet Representing Fore Part of a Serpent

Medium: Carnelian

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 1539-1075 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 11/16 x Diam. 7/8 in. (1.7 x 2.2 cm)

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Accession Number: 37.1194E

Image: 37.1194E_view1_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Carnelian amulet in the form of the forepart of a snake. Represented are the serpent's head and a short segment of its body. This section of the body is straight and un-coiled. The modelling of the head is rather indistinct. Condition: Small chips; eyelet once attached to rear of body is missing.

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