Uraeus plaque from a string of amulets ca. 1070-945 B.C. Third Intermediate Period Nine amulets of various materials were found threaded together in a tight group around the throat of the Lady Djedmutesankh; two of these, of green glass, disintegrated after they were discovered. This plaque is roughly incised with the figure of a rearing cobra, or uraeus, the totem of several important goddesses. One of the most dangerous snakes in Egypt, the cobra became a symbol of protection, thought to spit fire at enemies of the king. Djedmutesankh also had a gold amulet on her forehead (see 25.3.167).For the amulet group, see 25.3.169-related.. Uraeus plaque from a string of amulets 551037

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Uraeus plaque from a string of amulets ca. 1070-945 B.C. Third Intermediate Period Nine amulets of various materials were found threaded together in a tight group around the throat of the Lady Djedmutesankh; two of these, of green glass, disintegrated after they were discovered. This plaque is roughly incised with the figure of a rearing cobra, or uraeus, the totem of several important goddesses. One of the most dangerous snakes in Egypt, the cobra became a symbol of protection, thought to spit fire at enemies of the king. Djedmutesankh also had a gold amulet on her forehead (see 25.3.167).For the amulet group, see 25.3.169-related.. Uraeus plaque from a string of amulets 551037

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