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Ancient Greek Snake Bracelet

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A snake bracelet inspired by those from antiquity, made from gold-plated pewter.<br> <br> Snake rings and bracelets were very popular in antiquity and were worn possibly for protection against the evil eye or to ensure fertility. Snakes were also associated with the healing god Ascelpius, who is often shown with a snake coiled around a staff (a stick that was carried by the god). <br> <br> This example is based on a Graeco- Roman piece from the 1st-2nd century AD. It is replicated from the original in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities at the British Museum.

An adjustable gold-plated pewter bangle in the shape of a serpent.

Snake rings and bracelets have always been popular choices to adorn wrists and hands, and were often worn for protection against the evil eye or to ensure fertility. Snakes were associated with the healing god Ascelpius, who is frequently shown with a snake coiled around a staff.

This example is based on a Graeco-Roman piece from the 1st–2nd century AD. The original is now housed in the Department of Greece and Rome at the British Museum.

A fabulous gift inspired by historical jewellery.

  • Product Code: CMCJ45900
  • Product Weight: 0.020Kg
  • Theme: Ancient Greece
  • T.P: 8.63
  • Dimensions: Dia.7cm
  • Exhibition: Luxury and power: Persia to Greece
  • Material: Gold-plated pewter
  • Postage Weight: 0.20 Kg

A snake bracelet inspired by those from antiquity, made from gold-plated pewter.<br> <br> Snake rings and bracelets were very popular in antiquity and were worn possibly for protection against the evil eye or to ensure fertility. Snakes were also associated with the healing god Ascelpius, who is often shown with a snake coiled around a staff (a stick that was carried by the god). <br> <br> This example is based on a Graeco- Roman piece from the 1st-2nd century AD. It is replicated from the original in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities at the British Museum.

An adjustable gold-plated pewter bangle in the shape of a serpent.

Snake rings and bracelets have always been popular choices to adorn wrists and hands, and were often worn for protection against the evil eye or to ensure fertility. Snakes were associated with the healing god Ascelpius, who is frequently shown with a snake coiled around a staff.

This example is based on a Graeco-Roman piece from the 1st–2nd century AD. The original is now housed in the Department of Greece and Rome at the British Museum.

A fabulous gift inspired by historical jewellery.

  • Product Code: CMCJ45900
  • Product Weight: 0.020Kg
  • Theme: Ancient Greece
  • T.P: 8.63
  • Dimensions: Dia.7cm
  • Exhibition: Luxury and power: Persia to Greece
  • Material: Gold-plated pewter
  • Postage Weight: 0.20 Kg
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