Product description
This ring is a replica of a Roman original discovered in the city of Herculaneum. It was worn in the first half of the 1st century AD. Rings like this were primarily worn by Roman women. Snakes were popular fertility symbols and were believed to guard the household gods (the family's fortune). Similar stylized snake rings have been found as far north as Scandinavia, suggesting a shared Indo-European tradition or cultural influence related to this snake symbolism.
The snake was a common motif in Roman art and jewelry. It was believed to protect the prosperity of the family. In both ancient Greek culture and the Nordic Bronze Age, the snake symbolized healing. The snake veneration seen in Roman culture may have originated in Macedonia, where the snake was considered a symbol of fertility. For this reason, women gladly wore jewelry shaped like snakes.
Product details:;
Material: bronze;
Transport weight (gram): 50 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
