The cobra was sacred to the goddess Wadjyt who came to represent Lower Egypt. The cobra is shown in front of royal crowns, protecting the king.

4 cobras with carved pegs with discs on head. With peg board with 7 holes labelled '71/70'. Possibly from a shrine. The cobras have traces of gesso covering them.

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543389

Title

The cobra was sacred to the goddess Wadjyt who came to represent Lower Egypt. The cobra is shown in front of royal crowns, protecting the king.

Object Type

Image

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