Product description
The original snake bracelet dates back to the Ptolemaic era between 300 and 250 BC and is crafted with remarkable detail, especially in the naturalistic depiction of the snake’s head. This high-quality replica is made of cast bronze. The bracelet, designed as an upper arm ring, has a diameter of approximately 9 cm and is flexible, making it easily adjustable to fit comfortably.
In ancient Greek and Roman cultures, the snake held complex symbolic meanings. Its regular shedding of skin represented youth, renewal, and rebirth, while it also served as a symbol of healing and protection. The snake is connected to mythological figures such as the Greek goddess Hera and Asclepius, the god of healing, for whom it was a constant companion. Additionally, it appears in myths of Medusa and the Hydra, the serpent-like adversary defeated by Heracles.
The serpent’s symbolism spans both positive and negative contexts. In Egyptian mythology, the destructive god Apophis takes the form of a snake, yet the protective uraeus serpent adorns the Pharaoh’s crown as a sign of divine guardianship. Similarly, the Bible presents dual aspects of the snake: in the Old Testament, it brings doom to Paradise as a tempter, but the "Brazen Serpent" from the Book of Numbers provides protection from venomous desert snakes during the Israelites’ journey.
Details:
Material: bronze
Diameter: 9 cm
Flexible material, adjustable in size
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 100 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
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.
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