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Collections

Coiled Serpent500 BCE–1000 CE

Not on view
Small corroded metal ring in the form of a coiled animal, likely a serpent, with a pointed head and tapered tail, heavily pitted surface in rust and gray tones

Unknown, Coiled Serpent, 500 BCE–1000 CE, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Constance McCormick Fearing, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Coiled Serpent
Culture
Mezcala
Place Made
Mexico, Guerrero
Date Made
500 BCE–1000 CE
Medium
Stone
Dimensions
Length: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Height: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Constance McCormick Fearing
Accession Number
M.2001.212.76
Classification
Stone
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas