Roman snake ring Herculaneum, bronze

Product description

This ring is a replica of a Roman original discovered in Herculaneum, dating to the first half of the 1st century AD. Romans wore rings like these primarily on women. Snakes were popular fertility symbols, believed to watch over the household gods — the source of a family's fortune. Similar stylized snake rings have turned up as far away as Scandinavia, pointing to a shared Indo-European tradition or the broad reach of this snake symbolism.

The snake appeared frequently in Roman art and jewelry, where it served as a guardian of family prosperity. In Greek antiquity and the Nordic Bronze Age, the snake symbolized healing. This snake worship, as seen in Roman culture, may have originated in Macedonia, where people believed the snake represented fertility — which is why women eagerly wore jewelry shaped like a snake.

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Material: bronze;
Transport weight (gram): 50 *

This article is made in a limited edition. Every piece is unique, so sizes and finish may vary slightly.

Packed with 100% recycled material
We pack this article using only 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large portion of the material directly, without running it through a recycling process. Recycle by separating your waste.
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse plastic. Pierce the cushions with a needle to reduce volume.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: has a plastic inner layer. Remove it, then separate paper and plastic.