Faience snake amulet

Unknown

664–30 BCE · Clay, glazed · Greek and Roman Art

Amulets representing animals were attributed to a deity: a hawk for Ra, the Sun God, a lion for Sakhmi, the War Goddess, a ram for Khnum and a cat for Bast. Snakes were symbols of royalty.

Artist

Unknown

Date

664–30 BCE

Medium

Clay, glazed

Culture

Egyptian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76