Two fragments of a limestone sarcophagus lid with snakes
Object type: Statuette of a snake, coiled
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Culture: Cypriot
Period: Classical
Date: first half of the 5th century BCE
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: Overall: 6 7/8 x 11 1/4 x 7 in. (17.5 x 28.6 x 17.8 cm)
Classification: Stone Sculpture
Credit line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession year: 1874
Tags: Snakes|Sarcophagus