New Kingdom Egyptian Large Cobra Head Terracotta Mold

Originates from: Amarna, Egypt

Era: 1550 - 1070 BCE

Dimensions: 2.75” H x 1.75” W x 1.5” D 

From Amarna, Egypt, dating to the New Kingdom period, 1550 - 1070 BCE, this terracotta mold used to create tiles or inlaid wall decorations for temple use in the form of a cobra’s head. A lovely example, still showing detail within the mold itself. A large and expressive example, looking behind the process of creating the iconography for one of history’s great civilizations. 

Provenance: ex Kelly Ramage collection, ex Ancient Resource, ex John Rilling estate collection.