Archaic II

Snake-Head Armlet

Silver armlet with snake-head terminals; formed from two curved rods with circular sections, hinged at the bottom, with overlapping ends terminating in serpents' heads; the reptile heads are decorated with incised or chased scale patterns and eyes; a perforation in the body of each snake once held a dowel for securing the pieces together. Dimensions: Diameter: 8.90 millimetres; Weight: 125.56 grammes; Weight: 2407 grains Object Type: armlet Techniques: incised; hammered