{"product_id":"germaanse-ijzertijdring-naustdal-verzilverd","title":"Germanic Ring Naustdal, silvered bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ring was found in a 3rd-century Germanic cremation grave in Naustdal, Norway. Similar snake rings from the same period have been discovered elsewhere in Scandinavia. They highlight the vibrant contact between the North Germanic world and the Roman Empire. Germanic tribes sent their warriors to fight as \u003cem data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eauxilia\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"334\"\u003efoederati\u003c\/em\u003e in the Roman armies. There was active trade between the two regions. This resulted in a North Germanic culture that, alongside its traditional Germanic objects, had a strong appreciation for Roman luxury goods.\u003cbr data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"548\" \/\u003eNotably, this ring was intentionally broken during the cremation. It is possible that the wearer was a ritual specialist, similar to the later \u003cem data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eVolva\u003c\/em\u003e. The ring may have possessed magical power, and its breaking was likely to ensure that it did not fall into the wrong hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original is now part of the collection at the Norwegian Historical Museum in Bergen. Similar rings have been found in Himlingøje and Nordrup in Denmark. This replica is available in sizes S, M, and L.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe snake was a common motif in Roman art and jewelry, believed to protect the prosperity of the household.\u003cbr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\" \/\u003eIn ancient Greek culture and the Nordic Bronze Age, the snake symbolized healing. The snake worship seen in Roman culture may have originated in Macedonia, where it was believed to be a symbol of fertility. For this reason, women gladly wore jewelry in the shape of a snake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e","brand":"Celtic WebMerchant","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":51030116729160,"sku":"07_Ring_Naust_sip_-_S","price":589.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":51030116761928,"sku":"07_Ring_Naust_sip_-_M","price":589.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":51030116794696,"sku":"07_Ring_Naust_sip_-_L","price":589.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/file_82deb5c8-0ce4-4a9e-bcf3-4e2d8e2f9f8a.jpg?v=1753521850","url":"https:\/\/www.celticwebmerchant.com\/en-cz\/products\/germanic-iron-age-ring-naustdal-silvered","provider":"Celtic WebMerchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}