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A snake, the head of which is missing, is coiled on the cover of a circular box.
A snake, the head of which is missing, is coiled on the cover of a circular box (pyxis?). There are traces of red paint on the snake, the cover, and the base of the box, which is partially missing.
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Title: Limestone altar or pedestal with coiled snake
Period: Classical
Date: 5th century BCE
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: Diam.: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Classification: Stone Sculpture
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.2782
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