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Miniature Sarcophagus with Cobra

Alternate TitleFigure: Snake Box

Date712 B.C.E.-30 B.C.E.

Place createdEgypt, Africa

Mediumcast bronze

Dimensions3 1/2 × 5/8 × 1 1/4 in. (8.9 × 1.6 × 3.2 cm)

ClassificationsMetal

DepartmentSouth Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities

Credit LineGift of Millard F. and Edna F. Shelt

Accession Number1947.5

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