R/3/606 – Drawing of a snake and a cock’s head; and notes
- Collection Number:
- R/3/606
- Object name:
- Drawing of a snake and a cock's head; and notes
- Object type:
- Drawing
- Languages:
- Dutch,English
- Book titles referenced:
- How to make amulets, charms and talismans
The snake ‘A’ forms a circle over line ‘A B’ A cock’s head, twice, crest = ‘a’, brow = ‘e’, eye socket = ‘g’, eye lid = ‘s’, eye = ‘k’. Notes: Aanvulling [supplement] no. 7 bij Aant. [with notes] 1953, fol. 226i: The symbol of the snake, born from the ancient cults of the sun-worship, is one of the oldest talismanic emblems, &c, an archetypal image of the sexual and chthonic powers, &c, zie [see] F4. [12 copper tubing, ? diameter, or 12 silver rod, also ? in diameter]. H.
Aanvulling [supplement] no. 2 bij Aant. [with notes] 1953, fol. 381d: Cocks Head Mezzuzah, The cock is one of the symbols of Mercury and as such it denotes vigilance, &c.
2½ x 3 copper, .030 gauge = zie [see] F3. How to make amulets, charms and talismans, aanvulling bij Aant. [supplement with notes] 1953, fol. 388. E.