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Egyptian

Uraeus (Royal Cobra) Amulet, 525-343 BCE

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Description

Maker

Culture

Egyptian

Title

Uraeus (Royal Cobra) Amulet

Year

525-343 BCE

Medium

Faience

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Type

Credit

Bequest of Martha B. Lisle

Object Number

67.179

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Ancient Egyptian Galleries

Faience was a favored material for Egyptian amulets, which were magically protective charms worn or carried on the body. Amulets were sewn or wound into mummy wrappings to protect the deceased from otherworldly perils. The small size of amulets meant that they were particularly well suited for production in clay molds, which have been found during excavations.

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