Small ritual spoon with deep bowl; the finial of the handle in the form of a cobra's hood. Probably cast to shape. Some engraved decoration at the bowl-handle junction. Used for offerings.
Used for ablution of the god.
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Small ritual spoon with deep bowl; the finial of the handle in the form of a cobra's hood. Probably cast to shape. Some engraved decoration at the bowl-handle junction. Used for offerings.
Used for ablution of the god.
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