Cowroid Seal-Amulet ca. 1492–1473 New Kingdom This amulet imitates the shape of a cowrie shell and is thus called a cowroid. It was found near the pelvis of an unnamed woman who was buried in the tomb Hatnefer (see ). The heraldic design on the base is intricately carved and includes a falcon standing on a rearing cobra. Behind the falcon is a Cowroid Seal-Amulet 548965

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