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Ceramic box with snakes

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Ceramic box with snakes

Such boxes were made during the Akkadian period and in later centuries, for magical or religious purposes. As snakes renew their skin, they were linked to healing. They were also respected because of their venom.

2000 - 1750 B.C.

(Old Babylonian period)

From Ur

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Ceramic box with snakes
Taken on  Sunday 16th of August 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Genre:  2000 - 1750 B.C.
Source:  London, United Kingdom
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