Snake-head Amulet
Object type: Amulet, snake-head
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12–13
Date: ca. 1981–1640 B.C.
Medium: Carnelian
Dimensions: W. 0.7 x L. 1.6 cm (1/4 x 5/8 in.)
Geography: From    Egypt Memphite Region Lisht North
Locale: Cemetery
Excavation: MMA excavations
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1909
Accession year: 1909
Tags: Snakes