Egyptian Glass Amulet Plaque of an Erect Uraeus Cobra Islamic and gathering to sustain their

and gathering to sustain their way of life

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The upper register features a draped frontal “cloth

Egyptian Glass Amulet Plaque of an Erect Uraeus Cobra Islamic and gathering to sustain theirLate Period to Ptolemaic Period, c. 66430 BC, Egypt An exquisite and richly symbolic fragment, this mold formed glass amulet plaque features the iconic uraeus cobra, masterfully rendered in delicate detail. The cobra is depicted in its classic upright and rearing stance, with its hood dramatically flared, the coiled body tucked behind its head, and the tapering tail trailing downward. The narrow head displays pronounced, watchful eyes and a closed,