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Cobra amulet

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The significance of the snake in Ancient Egypt is very ambivalent. It inspires both fear and admiration. The royal cobra, in particular, protects the wearer against enemies. In the Books of the Underworld, uraei serve as the guardians of doors and gates. This amulet was found on the forehead of the mummy and this favours an interpretation as a protective uraeus snake.

Present location

KUNSTHISTORISCHES MUSEUM [09/001] VIENNA

Inventory number

2958

Dating

LATE PERIOD

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

AMULET

Material

FAIENCE

Technique

PRESSED IN A FORM/MODEL; FAYENCE

Height

4.28 cm

Width

1.29 cm

Depth

2.45 cm

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