Late
Christian
flask
in
the
shape
of
a
canteen.
The
front
and
back
are
made
separately
then
joined.
Unlike
this
example,
snakes
are
usually
shown
being
trampled
underfoot
as
a
symbol
of
evil.
British
Museum
Sudan
Exhibition.
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