Ancient Zoomorphic Stone Amulet – Coiled Serpent Form Eastern Mediterranean / Near Eastern, Iron Age A finely carved ancient stone amulet depicting a stylized coiled serpent, executed in low relief with a central perforation. The spiral body terminates in a small naturalistic head with incised eye — a design characteristic of protective apotropaic pendants widely worn in Late Antiquity across the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean. Serpent amulets were especially associated with: healing and protection warding off the evil eye regeneration and immortality chthonic deities and household guardians Material identification The stone appears to be a dark steatite / chlorite schist (soapstone): soft workable stone matte ancient wear surface granular mineral inclusions Condition Very good archaeological condition. Intact perforation Stable ancient surface Natural burial wear Mineral encrustations inside carving No modern polishing Authentic surface micro-erosion A genuine excavated appearance consistent with ancient use. Measurements Length: 26.4 mm Weight: 5.53 g Provenance From an old European private collection, acquired on the art market in the late 20th century. A statement of lawful ownership can be provided in PDF format upon request.