Plaque

Holes suggest it was attached to a backing or suspended.

Vicus style, Early Intermediate Period; 300 B.C.E.-600 C.E.

Four interlocking serpents

Cut-out, repousse, gilded square metal plaque with eight equidistant holes at edges. Same motif repeated on both halves: two heads, one up and one down, with plumes and one paw surrounded by bands with fluted edges and repousse dots at centre of bands. Textile pseudomorphs and remains at two holes, these appear to be due to original hanging cords. Reverse side has a slightly duller metallic surface.