Snake-head Amulet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Carnelian, W. 0.7 x L. 1.6 cm (1/4 x 5/8 in.), The cobra, a common inhabitant of the Nile River's floodplain, has a deadly bite. Wearing an amulet in the form of a cobra's head would have been considered an effective way to prevent an attack, an event feared by both the living and the dead
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Snake-head Amulet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca, 1981–1640 B.C, Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Carnelian, W, 0.7 x L, 1.6 cm, 1/4 5/8, cobra, common inhabitant, Nile River, floodplain, deadly bite, Wearing, amulet, form, head, considered, effective way, prevent, attack, event feared, living, dead
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