Uraeus Serpent of Senusret II

The Egyptian Museum: Floor 2 Hall 4


Material : Gold , Lapis Lazuli , Carnelian , Amazonite
Width : 3 Height : 6 . 7
Found in : Al-lahun , Pyramid of Senusret II (1920)
Period : Middle Kingdom
Reign of : Senusert II
Dynasty: XII
Belonged_to: Senusret II
Archeologist : W . M . FLINDERS PETRIE
The uraeus serpent is a prominent royal insignia in ancient Egypt that was ornamenting the forehead of the royal family members . It represents Uadjet goddess who was supposed to protect the king from the evil forces .

This gold uraeus serpent was discovered among the treasures of the pyramid of Senusret II and is highly admired for the brightly colored inlays of precious stones over it .

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