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Amuletprobably Roman to Coptic Period (200 - 800 CE)

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Small ancient faience or glazed object depicting a stylized coiled serpent with two flanking fin-like extensions and a circular loop at the top, teal and tan patina

Unknown, Amulet, probably Roman to Coptic Period (200 - 800 CE), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Carl W. Thomas, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Amulet
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
probably Roman to Coptic Period (200 - 800 CE)
Period
Roman Period to Coptic Period
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 13/16 in. (2 cm); Width: 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl W. Thomas
Accession Number
M.80.203.128
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Ancient

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