Figurine

50-1-37

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 50-1-37
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Greek (uncertain)
Provenience Mediterranean
Section Mediterranean
Materials Bronze
Iconography Serpent Head
Description

The head intact, with green patina; the back partly finished, partly broken off wheresome attachment (not a neck) once was. The serpent's head was thus an ornament, possibly the end of a handle, on some bronze vessel. Mouth open; lower jaw unfinished underneath. Grooved eyes; raised wavy lines on top and sides of head.

Height 2 cm
Length 4.1 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. R. Hare Davis, 1950

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