Cowroid Seal-Amulet
Unknown Artist
This amulet imitates the shape of a cowrie shell and is thus called a cowroid. It was found near the pelvis of an unnamed woman who was buried in the tomb Hatnefer (see 36.3.1). The heraldic design on the base is intricately carved and includes a falcon standing on a rearing cobra. Behind the falcon is a scorpion.
Credit: Rogers Fund, 1936
c. 1492-1473 B.C.
Faience
0.7in
36.3.19
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