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Ancient Roman Silver Snake / Serpent Ring
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€ 355
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Ancient Roman Silver Snake / Serpent Ring

Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Roman solid silver ring in the form of a snake with prominent eyes, ring band with incised details imitating the scales. Outside diameter: ± 26,7 mm Inside diameter: ± 20,7 X 18,6 mm Weight: ± 6,41 g Condition: good solid condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). HISTORY The ancient Greeks and Romans associated snakes with healing, they symbolized fertility and were intended to ward off evil. As snakes shed their skin they were also symbols of rebirth, transformation and immortality.

No. 83822809

Sold
Ancient Roman Silver Snake / Serpent Ring

Ancient Roman Silver Snake / Serpent Ring

Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.

Roman solid silver ring in the form of a snake with prominent eyes, ring band with incised details imitating the scales.

Outside diameter: ± 26,7 mm
Inside diameter: ± 20,7 X 18,6 mm
Weight: ± 6,41 g

Condition: good solid condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).

HISTORY
The ancient Greeks and Romans associated snakes with healing, they symbolized fertility and were intended to ward off evil. As snakes shed their skin they were also symbols of rebirth, transformation and immortality.

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