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A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Serpent Entwined About A Pillar §
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist: Unknown.
Serpent Erect §
The dragon-like head shown here is typical of early depictions of serpents.
Traced by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin from a mosaic of the arms of the Visconti family of Milan.
Serpent Erect Vorant of a Child §
The dragon-like head shown here is typical of early depictions of serpents. The image of a snake devouring a child (or a Turk) is associated with Milan, where it is known as the “biscione.”
Traced by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin from a mosaic of the arms of the Visconti family of Milan.
Serpent Glissant §
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art 3. Artist unknown.
Serpent In Annulo §
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art 3. Artist unknown.
